Dolvean 48 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DQ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/05563 - Trees in a Conservation Area Awaiting decision

Proposal

Works to trees in a conservation area works include T1 small yew tree, crown of tree is hanging very low. Works, Lift crown to approx. height in picture to give clearance and to improve light levels. T2 Dead cypress, remove Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
TR11 4DQ
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Falmouth Arwenack
Parish
Falmouth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Western Tree Surgeons Ltd - Mr Berriman

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15146985
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #28 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #64 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #101 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
1180 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
67 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
194 decided
4,839
Total decisions
363 refused in the year to March 2026