Bluebell Cottage Carthew St Austell Cornwall PL26 8XG Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/05004 - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order - T1 Beech - Reduce height by 3 metres to leave 23 metres in height. Reduce radial crown spread by 2.5m, principally on the western aspect Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jul 2026
Approved
12 Aug 2026

Approved on 12 Aug 2026 · Peer Sign Off · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
PL26 8XG
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Penwithick And Boscoppa
Parish
Treverbyn
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Sept 2026
Decision
Approved with conditions
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Peer Sign Off
Applicant
Show
Agent
Jason Bellenger Tree Surveys

Public comments

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Last counted 12 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15091620
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