Windy Ridge Berry Pomeroy TQ9 6LH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 0450/26/TCA
Date received
18 Feb 2026
Date validated
18 Feb 2026
Postcode
TQ9 6LH

Description

T1: Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level, Sectionally dismantle the tree to a near-ground-level stump - tree has outgrown its current location, significantly dominating a small rear garden and restricting its reasonable use. Due to its close proximity to the primary dwelling, there are concerns regarding potential structural interference and excessive overshadowing. Removal is proposed to manage the site safely and restore light and usable space to the garden. Data via plota.co.uk

South Hams
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#89 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Hams is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #97 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Hams decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #116 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #165 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #97 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #69 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
130 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,018
Total decisions
101 refused in the year to March 2026