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52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ

Refused East Devon 26/0410/TRE Felling/Lopping (TPO)

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

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

Application record

Reference
26/0410/TRE
Type
Felling/Lopping (TPO)
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
27 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Feb 2026
Decided
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Seaton
Parish
Seaton
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX12 2DJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Devon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/1131/TRE Granted

    52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ

    T1: Oak - reduce lower limbs (shown on annotated photograph) 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.

    Decided 14 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Feb 2026

    Received by East Devon

  2. 24 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Refusal

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

East Devon refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ

    26/1131/TRE Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    T1: Oak - reduce lower limbs (shown on annotated photograph) 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.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 56 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DL

    26/1245/FUL Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

    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.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
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  • 19 Riverdale Orchard Seaton Devon EX12 2RG

    25/1723/TRE Submitted 25 Aug 2025 100 yards away

    T1: Oak - crown reduction by 1m and thinning by 10% by removing small branches.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 60 Scalwell Lane Seaton Devon EX12 2DL

    26/1474/TRE Submitted 22 Jul 2026 100 yards away

    Ash tree - Prune the canopy overhanging the driveway on the south side by up to 2m with pruning cuts up to 50mm in diameter, to suitable growth points, this will also reduce the encroachment on the dwelling

    Granted Trees 6 docs
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  • 65 Elizabeth Road Seaton EX12 2DS

    21/0404/FUL Submitted 10 Feb 2021 100 yards away

    Construction of garage to side.

    Granted Full applications 7 docs

  • 68 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DL

    25/2051/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2025 150 yards away

    Demolition of garage, construction of new garage; extension of first floor, existing half-hipped roof replaced with new gable ends and construction of new pitched roof incorporating rooflights and PV panels; changes in fenestration, construction of canopy above entrance on west elevation, and inset balcony with glass balustrading on east (rear) elevation; external finishes including painted render, vertical cladding, and stone slip details; new raised terrace with glass balustrading to rear

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docs

In East Devon

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    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
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  • 26/2000/TCA Awaiting decision

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    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees