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St Johns Church Tipton St John

Split decision East Devon 25/2091/TRE Felling/Lopping (TPO)

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

Oak: reduction of lower southern aspect branches by 4-5m and a reduction of lower eastern branches by 2-3m. At a height of up to 12m, on the eastern aspect, prune back by 2-3m leaving clearane from the church roof line.

As published by the council, reference 25/2091/TRE

Application record

Reference
25/2091/TRE
Type
Felling/Lopping (TPO)
Status
Decided
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
23 Oct 2025
Validated
23 Oct 2025
Decided
1 Dec 2025
Ward
Ottery St Mary
Parish
Ottery St Mary
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2025

    Received by East Devon

  2. 1 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  3. 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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After the decision

East Devon has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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