1 Highcross Drive Enys Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LE Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/02609 - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T2 - Mature beech - Crown reduce by approx. 2-3 metres, pruning to viable branches and twigs to retain functional foliage. Crown thin by no more than 15% to create improved internal branch framework and selectively reduce density. Crown raise recent lower growth by 1-1.5m removing tertiary branches and recent growth only. Prune as required to establish 1m clearance around utility infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Self Sign Off (Area Team) · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
TR10 9LE
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Mylor, Perranarworthal And Ponsanooth
Parish
Penryn
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
15 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved with conditions
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Self Sign Off (Area Team)

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14869155
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #86 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #116 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
1258 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
70 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
182 decided
4,956
Total decisions
367 refused in 2025