Planning application
The Elms Lyme Road Axminster Devon EX13 5AZ
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Lime: pollard.
As published by the council, reference 25/1711/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1711/TCA
- Type
- Tree in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TPO Not Required
- Received
- 18 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 23 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Axminster
- Parish
- Axminster
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX13 5AZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the East Devon register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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25/1712/TRE Granted
The Elms Lyme Road Axminster Devon EX13 5AZ
Copper Beech - removal of lower hanging branches within The Elms, and neighbouring property at 33 Fosseway Close, to a maximum length of 3.5m. Reduction of branches overhanging 33 Fosseway Close, at approximately 3-4m above ground level, to create a compact crown (as per annotated photograph).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2025
Received by East Devon
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23 Sep 2025
Decision issued: TPO Not Required
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 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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The Elms Lyme Road Axminster Devon EX13 5AZ
Copper Beech - removal of lower hanging branches within The Elms, and neighbouring property at 33 Fosseway Close, to a maximum length of 3.5m. Reduction of branches overhanging 33 Fosseway Close, at approximately 3-4m above ground level, to create a compact crown (as per annotated photograph).
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Land North Of 4 Lyme Close Axminster
Five day notice : T1: Oak; T2: Silver Birch - removal with replanting
Withdrawn Trees 2 docs -
2 Banffshire House South Street Axminster EX13 5AD
Change of use from commercial, business and service (use class E) to residential (use class C3) - Application under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs -
2 Banffshire House South Street Axminster EX13 5AD
Retrospective application to block up a small window and replace 2 x windows and 1 x door with UPVC to the west (rear) elevation
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2 Banffshire House South Street Axminster EX13 5AD
56% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial, business and service (use class E) to residential (use class C3)
Awaiting decision Prior approval 12 docs -
2 Banffshire House South Street Axminster Devon EX13 5AD
Certificate of lawful development to convert 2 Banffshire House back to a single dwelling
Refused Lawful development 9 docsDomestic
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26/2015/TRE Awaiting decision
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26/1860/TRE Awaiting decision
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26/2000/TCA Awaiting decision
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