Planning application
153 St Johns Road Exmouth EX8 4EW
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T124, Oak : reduce southernmost limb by approximately 3m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 150mm; remove any hazardous deadwood. T125, English oak : Dismantle in sections to near ground level - Rationale: Low quality suppressed Oak not worthy of retention T126, English oak : Reduce south-westerly limb by approximately 2m, MDC 100mm; remove any hazardous deadwood - Rationale: Reasonable and appropriate management works for garden tree T127, English Oak : Cut back crown by approximately 2m where overhanging flank wall of property, MDC 100mm; remove any hazardous deadwood - Rationale: Reasonable and appropriate management works for garden tree T128, English Oak : Remove hazardous deadwood- Rationale: Safety T129, English Oak : Dismantle in sections to near ground level, fell dead tree marked with green cross - Rationale: Poor quality specimen exhibiting decay and dysfunction, growing close to neighbouring boundary. Small dead stem marked for removal is directly adjacent. G1, Oaks (no. of 3) : Remove any hazardous deadwood - Rationale: Reasonable and appropriate management works for garden tree G2, Willow L Dismantle or fell all trees marked with green cross - Rationale: Tree has collapsed, currently stable but not worthy of retention
As published by the council, reference 25/1703/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1703/TRE
- Type
- Felling/Lopping (TPO)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 14 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 29 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Exmouth Brixington
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Decision by
- Quality Council
- Postcode
- EX8 4EW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2025
Received by East Devon
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29 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Split Decision
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12 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2003 · Exeter
179 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 99% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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