The Sail Loft 2 Marine Parade Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PJ Data via plota.co.uk

1/0378/2026/TCA - Works to Tree in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to trees in a conservation area - crown reduction of 4 metres to 1no. Bay tree Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 May 2026
Approved
30 Jun 2026

Approved on 30 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Torridge
Application type
Works to Tree in Conservation Area
Postcode
EX39 1PJ
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Ward
Appledore
Parish
Northam
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Approved
Decision date
30 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Acacia Arb

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14970022
Env. assessment
No
Torridge
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#40 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #55 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Torridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #184 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #55 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #133 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
155 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
11 decided
554
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026