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2 The Laurels Sidmouth Devon EX10 8UX

Granted East Devon 25/2322/TRE Felling/Lopping (TPO)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T56, Monterey Cypress - 2m crown reduction, along with crown lifting of the lower branches to provide 4m clearance above ground level. T57, Sycamore - removal of the two low branches growing westward over the grounds. T59, Holm oak - crown lift over the Laurel hedge to provide up to 5m clearance over the access road and 4m over the gardens. T55a, Monterey Cypress - 2m crown reduction and removal of failed and dead branches.

As published by the council, reference 25/2322/TRE

Application record

Reference
25/2322/TRE
Type
Felling/Lopping (TPO)
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approval with conditions
Received
14 Nov 2025
Validated
14 Nov 2025
Decided
22 Dec 2025
Ward
Sidmouth Town
Parish
Sidmouth
Decision by
Quality Council
Postcode
EX10 8UX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Nov 2025

    Received by East Devon

  2. 22 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approval with conditions

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

East Devon granted permission on 22 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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