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East Checkstone 4 Douglas Avenue Exmouth Devon EX8 2AU

Decided East Devon 25/1846/TRE Felling/Lopping (TPO)

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

T1, Magnolia : crown reduction to previous pruning points; reduce northeastern aspect by 1-2m and to shape; crown thin by up to 20%, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. T2, Purple Leaf Plum : crown reduction by 2m and prune laterals to shape; crown thin by 20% and remove deadwood. T3, Magnolia : crown reduction to retain an approximate 2.5-3m radius; reduce height to shape accordingly; crown thin lightly, MDC 50-75mm. These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these garden trees.

As published by the council, reference 25/1846/TRE

Application record

Reference
25/1846/TRE
Type
Felling/Lopping (TPO)
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
TCA Expired (6 week period lapsed)
Received
4 Sep 2025
Validated
4 Sep 2025
Decided
3 Nov 2025
Ward
Exmouth Littleham
Parish
Exmouth
Decision by
Quality Council
Postcode
EX8 2AU

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

  • 25/1846/TCA Decided

    East Checkstone 4 Douglas Avenue Exmouth Devon EX8 2AU

    T1, Magnolia : crown reduction to previous pruning points; reduce northeastern aspect by 1-2m and to shape; crown thin by up to 20%, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. T2, Purple Leaf Plum : crown reduction by 2m and prune laterals to shape; crown thin by 20% and remove deadwood. T3, Magnolia : crown reduction to retain an approximate 2.5-3m radius; reduce height to shape accordingly; crown thin lightly, MDC 50-75mm. These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these garden trees.

    Decided 3 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2025

    Received by East Devon

  2. 3 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: TCA Expired (6 week period lapsed)

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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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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    25/1846/TCA Submitted 4 Sep 2025 50 yards away

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