Northbrook 36 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DQ

Awaiting decision PA26/01904
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
TR11 4DQ

Description

Application for tree works in a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T1 Copper Beech - Reduce Height and spread of crown on the South side by approx 2m. Thin South, South East and South West portion of crown by 20% and thin rest of crown by 10-15%.

Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#37 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 282. 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 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #86 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 282
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