Little Wisley Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ Data via plota.co.uk

1/0772/2026/TRE - Works to tree covered by TPO Application is being considered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Crown reductions by 2-3m to Beech (T1) and Sycamore (T2) protected by Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Oct 2026
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Validated
14 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 11 Nov 2026 and 22 Nov 2026, from Torridge's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents 2

Plans & drawings 1

IMG LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 8 Oct 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 10

Public footpath 18 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
SSSI 32 m away: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
South West Coast Path 18 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site; the route and its margin are protected.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 4; Coalfield, development low risk area; Flood defence 23 m away (wall, designed for a 1 in 5 year flood); Inside the Northam built-up area; Priority habitat 32 m away: Mudflats.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 15 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area169 m² (1,819 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Torridge
Application type
Works to tree covered by TPO
Postcode
EX39 2RQ
Received
8 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Ward
Northam
Parish
Northam
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Torridge usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 35.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
63decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Torridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Torridge decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 21 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15282055
Planning Portal ref
PP-15282055
Statutory expiry
9 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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Sylvaner Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
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1/0898/2024/FUL
2024 Approved
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Erection of a small porch, raised deck and internal alterations
1/0505/2024/LBC
2024 Approved
Buck House Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Erection of a small porch, raised deck and internal alterations
1/0504/2024/FUL
2024 Approved
Buck House Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Erection of a small porch, raised deck and internal alterations
1/0505/2024/LBC
2024 Approved
Buck House Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Erection of a small porch, raised deck and internal alterations
1/0504/2024/FUL
2023 Approved
Grandmas Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Replacement garage
1/0031/2023/FUL
2023 Approved
Grandmas Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Replacement garage
1/0031/2023/FUL
2022 Approved
Buck House Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Conversion of existing outbuilding to dwelling (Removal of condition 3 of permission 1/11…
1/1261/2022/FUL
2022 Approved
Grandmas Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Part retrospective, conservatory over lower ground garage/store
1/0901/2022/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
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Summer house
1/0041/2022/FUL
2022 Approved
Sylvaner Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Proposed extension to dwelling and enclosure of swimming pool
1/0354/2022/FUL
2019 Approved
Muddy Boots Preschool Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
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2018 Approved
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Construction of garage on existing parking area
1/0866/2018/FUL
2018 Approved
Brambleberry Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Construction of garage on existing parking area
1/0866/2018/FUL
2018 Approved
Brambleberry Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Demolish part of existing east elevation (existing lounge) and erect new rear extension.
1/0407/2018/FUL
2018 Approved
Brambleberry Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Demolish part of existing east elevation (existing lounge) and erect new rear extension.
1/0407/2018/FUL
2018 Approved
Brambleberry Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Demolition of existing porch, creation of new porch and sunroom
1/0247/2018/FUL
2018 Approved
Brambleberry Chircombe Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 2RQ
Demolition of existing porch, creation of new porch and sunroom
1/0247/2018/FUL
2017 Approved
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Removal of condition 3 of 1/1083/2016/FUL (to allow retention of existing junction on to…
1/0534/2017/FUL
2017 Approved
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Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 1/1083/2016/FUL (Plans Schedule - amended…
1/0533/2017/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
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1/0943/2016/LBC
2016 Approved
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Torridge
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#40 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Torridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #55 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Torridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #184 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #55 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #133 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
155 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
11 decided
554
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.