Planning application
The Rectory Church Street Axminster Devon EX13 5AQ
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1, Magnolia: remove close to ground level and treat stumps with herbicide to inhibit growth due to subsidence. SG3, Laurel : crown reduction.
As published by the council, reference 25/2281/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/2281/TCA
- Type
- Tree in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TPO Not Required
- Received
- 6 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 6 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 9 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Axminster
- Parish
- Axminster
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX13 5AQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Nov 2025
Received by East Devon
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9 Dec 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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