The Gnoll Smith Hill Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9QT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00629/CAN - Conservation Area Notifications Approved

Proposal

T1: Beech: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5 - 3 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve a balanced canopy with no more than one-third of foliage removed in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Apr 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Conservation Area Notifications
Postcode
TQ14 9QT
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Ward
Bishopsteignton
Parish
BISHOPSTEIGNTON
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
CONSERVATION AREA NOTIFICATION APPROVAL
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Teign Trees

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
Bishopsteignton
Env. assessment
No
Teignbridge
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#102 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Teignbridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Teignbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Teignbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #262 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #270 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #39 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #37 of 296
60%
Minor dwellings approved
83 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
13 decided
716
Total decisions
141 refused in the year to March 2026