Planning application
26/0410/TRE
52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ
Proposal
T1, Oak : crown clean, remove, back to the collar, the growth going towards the power lines; remove, back to the collar, the lower 5 limbs extending towards the east, approximately 100-120mm diameter cuts, poor growth/ epicormic growth on these branches to go too, so a branch removal would suit the trees natural defence better.
As published by the council, reference 26/0410/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Feb 2026
Received by East Devon
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24 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/1131/TRE Awaiting decision
52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ
T1: Oak - reduce lower limbs on the east side by up to 2-2.5m making cuts of approximately 80mm. Crown clean and cut away small growth near the powerlines approximately 40mm diameter.
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26/1245/FUL Awaiting decision
56 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DL
Proposed single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof design with hip to gable on rear elevation, convert loft with dormer window and erection of shed.
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26/1474/TRE Awaiting decision
60 Scalwell Lane Seaton Devon EX12 2DL
T1, Ash : limbs over hanging the drive way reduced back; lower hanging limb pruned back to stem with appropriate 120mm cut; upper canopy pruned back by approximately 2m, 60mm diameter cuts, to match the rest of the crown.
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21/0404/FUL Granted
65 Elizabeth Road Seaton EX12 2DS
Construction of garage to side.
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26/1169/TRE Awaiting decision
4 Scalwell Park Seaton EX12 2DD
T1: Oak - crown lift to 3m from ground level by target pruning the lower limbs back into appropriate growth points. Radial crown reduction by up to 30% (see annotated photos), achieved with the largest branch reduction of less than 4m and diameter of cuts ranging from 10mm to 100mm.
Other trees applications
In East Devon
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26/1529/TRE Awaiting decision
47 Maple Drive Exmouth Devon EX8 5NR
T1, Oak : crown reduce by 1.5m on western and southwestern aspect of canopy, reduce height by 1.5m and remove major hazardous deadwood. Maximum diameter of cuts 65mm.
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26/1507/TRE Awaiting decision
Aldborough Court 21 Douglas Avenue Exmouth Devon EX8 2HA
T1: Holm Oak - reduce northern aspect away from main building to previous pruning points, creating a minimum of 2m clearance. Making diameter of pruning cuts no bigger than 50mm.
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26/1508/TCA Awaiting decision
Silverdale Bickwell Valley Sidmouth EX10 8SG
TP1 Holly - Remove. TP2 Conifer - Remove. TP3 Cornus - Crown reduction by 2.5m. TP4 Crab Apple - Crown reduction by 3m. TP5 Amelanchier - Crown reduction by 3m and reshape.
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26/1513/PRETDD Withdrawn
24 Northwood Acres Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EU
Five day notice : Oak: removal of overhanging deadwood
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26/1470/TRE Awaiting decision
5 Stowford Heights Seaton Down Close Seaton Devon EX12 2JB
T1 : 15% crown reduction via thinning and reduction of extending western limb extending by approximately 1.5-2m; cut diameter of approximately 100mm; ivy removed for future visual inspections.