Planning application
26/1180/TRE
The Gap Lower Broad Oak Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UD
Proposal
T1: Beech - remove and dismantle as exhibiting multiple Ganoderma fruiting bodies at the base of the stem. Fungal decay is considered likely to be affecting the structural integrity of the tree. Tree to be dismantled in sections and all arisings retained on site. T2: Fir - remove and dismantle to ground level. All timber to be retained on site and all brash to be chipped. T3: Fir - remove and dismantle to ground level. All timber to be retained on site and all brash to be chipped. T4: English Oak - remove three identified lower limbs to provide increased clearance. T5: English Oak - remove selected lower branch(es) to provide increased clearance.
As published by the council, reference 26/1180/TRE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2026
Received by East Devon
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with East Devon for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
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26/0452/TRE Granted
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26/1374/FUL Awaiting decision
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