Northbrook 36 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DQ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/01904 - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

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%. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Mar 2026
Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Self Sign Off (Area Team) · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
TR11 4DQ
Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Falmouth Arwenack
Parish
Falmouth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 May 2026
Decision
Approved with conditions
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Self Sign Off (Area Team)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Greenside Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14793915
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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