Planning application
Garden Reach The Retreat Drive Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Birch. Fell to ground level Reason for works: The tree is clearly in decline, dieback in crown and significant portions of the crown of the tree are now dead. Large dead branches are falling out regularly.
As published by the council, reference 21/1106/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 21/1106/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 13 Jul 2021
- Validated
- 13 Jul 2021
- Decided
- 14 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX3 0LS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2021
Received by Exeter
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14 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Permitted
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10 Sep 2026
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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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Exeter granted permission on 14 September 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.
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