28 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA Data via plota.co.uk
1/0343/2026/TCA - Works to Tree in Conservation Area
Refused
Proposal
Works to trees in a conservation arera- Removal of 2no. cypress trees to ground level Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
11 May 2026
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Refused
19 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 19 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 4
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- Torridge
- Application type
- Works to Tree in Conservation Area
- Postcode
- EX38 8AA
- Received
- 11 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 May 2026
- Ward
- Great Torrington
- Parish
- Great Torrington
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 22 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Application Refused
- Decision date
- 19 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Fountain Treeworks Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14923329
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
2x Cupressus Macrocarpa - both requiring crown lifting. Removal of a total of 12 branches…
2018
Approved
Prune lower branches from cypress trees in car park area. Tree branches currently scratch…
2018
Approved
Prune lower branches from cypress trees in car park area. Tree branches currently scratch…
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Nearby activity
2025
Refused
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2025
Refused
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Creation of 9 bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis) in lieu of permission 1/0…
2025
Approved
37 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AB
Replacement windows
2025
Approved
37 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AB
Replacement windows
2025
Approved
18 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Change of use to class C4 (6 bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy)
2025
Approved
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Change of use to class C4 (6 bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy)
2025
Approved
Ancillary Rooms Tannery Row Church Lane Torrington Devon EX38 8ED
Change of use from dependant relative annex and studio to dwelling
2025
Approved
Ancillary Rooms Tannery Row Church Lane Torrington Devon EX38 8ED
Change of use from dependant relative annex and studio to dwelling
2025
Approved
Ancillary Rooms Tannery Row Church Lane Torrington Devon EX38 8ED
Change of use from dependant relative annex and studio to dwelling
2025
Approved
Ancillary Rooms Tannery Row Church Lane Torrington Devon EX38 8ED
Change of use from dependant relative annex and studio to dwelling
2024
Approved
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Works to trees within a conservation area - Crown raise 1no. lime tree
2024
Approved
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Works to trees within a conservation area - Crown raise 1no. lime tree
2024
Approved
Great Torrington & District Community Development Trust Castle Hill South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Construction of community education/work space and meeting room
2024
Approved
Great Torrington & District Community Development Trust Castle Hill South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Construction of community education space, meeting room and workspace
2024
Approved
Great Torrington & District Community Development Trust Castle Hill South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Construction of community education/work space and meeting room
2024
Approved
Great Torrington & District Community Development Trust Castle Hill South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Construction of community education space, meeting room and workspace
2023
Approved
2 Pannier Mews Castle Hill Torrington Devon EX38 8EE
Replacement of 2no. windows
2023
Approved
2 Pannier Mews Castle Hill Torrington Devon EX38 8EE
Replacement of 2no. windows
2023
Approved
Taffs Fish & Chips 16 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Conversion of a redundant building into 3 no. dwellings and creation of 1 no. semi-detach…
2023
Approved
Taffs Fish & Chips 16 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Conversion of a redundant building into 3 no. dwellings and creation of 1 no. semi-detach…
2017
Approved
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Replacement and upgrade of existing public telephone kiosk with kiosk combining public te…
2017
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Replacement and upgrade of existing public telephone kiosk with kiosk combining public te…
2016
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Torrington Heritage Museum 14 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA
Use of 1st floor Market Hall and 14 South Street as a museum (class D1). Extension of roo…
2016
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2016
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Obsessions Hair Salon 9 High Street Torrington Devon EX38 8HN
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Torridge
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
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#68 of 292 councils
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Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #74 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
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Torridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #180 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #90 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #74 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #122 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
165 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
13 decided
562
Total decisions
75 refused in 2025
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28 South Street Torrington Devon EX38 8AA