Planning application
13 Honey Ditches Drive Seaton EX12 2NU
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T2, Oak : Suggested works: Reduce southern canopy by 3 metres with a maximum diameter of cuts (MDC) of 75mm. Reduce northern canopy by 2 metres, MDC 50mm. Rationale: To limit forces exerted on decayed lower stem (see photos provided) and hopefully preserve the tree for a longer time to come. T5, Hawthorn : Suggested works: Fell to near ground level Rationale: Tree is heavily leaning with poor crown density and limited amenity value. Past partial structural failure. See photos. T7, Oak : Suggested works: Reduce decayed lowest extending secondary easterly limb by 4 metres, MDC 100mm. Rationale: Branch exhibits decay and should be removed for safety (see photos).
As published by the council, reference 25/2506/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- 25/2506/TRE
- Type
- Felling/Lopping (TPO)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 5 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 20 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Seaton
- Parish
- Seaton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX12 2NU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Dec 2025
Received by East Devon
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20 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Split Decision
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2003 · Exeter
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 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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