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
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Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
CONSERVATION AREA NOTIFICATION APPROVAL
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Teign Trees

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
Bishopsteignton
Env. assessment
No
Teignbridge
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#97 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Teignbridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #54 out of 292. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Teignbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #244 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #240 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #54 of 292
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #48 of 292
59%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
9 decided
729
Total decisions
130 refused in 2025