Planning application
Manana Higher Broad Oak Road West Hill Devon EX11 1XD
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1, Beech : reduce western aspect by 4m to a point approximately 2m east of house, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 40mm. Reduce southern aspect by 2m, MDC 50mm. Reduce height by 4m from tips of extending growth, MDC 50mm. G5, Beech & Oak : Suggested Works: Prune back to 1 metres east of garage, MDC 25mm. Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these large garden trees and will have a limited affect on the trees' general health.
As published by the council, reference 26/1562/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1562/TRE
- Type
- Felling/Lopping (TPO)
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- West Hill And Aylesbeare
- Parish
- West Hill
- Postcode
- EX11 1XD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by East Devon
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
East Devon took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2003 · Exeter
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This application is with East Devon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Devon decided tree works applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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T1, Pine : Height approximately 18m, spread approximately 8m. Reduce branches on the two stems overhanging neighbour's driveway by approximately 1-2m to leave a spread of approximately 6m. Remove large low limb on right hand side stem which overhangs the neighbour's driveway. Remove deadwood. T2, Beech : Height approximately 20m, spread approximately 16m. Reduce height and spread by approximately 2m to give a final height of approximately 18m and final spread of approximately 14m, prune to give clearance of owner,s and neighbour's garages by 2-3m and thin canopy by 10 percent to allow light into garden and house. T3, Birch : Height approximately 8m, spread approximately 5m. Reduce height and spread by 1m to leave a final height of approximately 7m and spread of approximately 4m.
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10 Heather Grange West Hill EX11 1XZ
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