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PA26/04527 - Trees in a Conservation Area Decided

Proposal

Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 0056 - Western red cedar. Reduce crown by 2-3m. T022 - Pedunculate Oak. Remove branch stubs back to collar. Clear branches to achieve a 2.5m clearance over footpath and 5.2m over highway. T017 - Beech. Crown lift over garage by 2m. T028 - Clear branches to achieve a 2.5m clearance over footpath and 5.2m over highway. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)
19 Aug 2026

Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps) on 19 Aug 2026 · Self Sign Off (Area Team) · Last checked 20 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
TR1 2HU
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
Truro Boscawen And Redannick
Parish
Truro
Case officer
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Target decision
24 Aug 2026
Decision
Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)
Decision date
19 Aug 2026
Decision level
Self Sign Off (Area Team)
Applicant
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Agent
GREENS (Cornwall) Limited

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15047090
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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