Planning application
Topsham Rail Station Parkfield Way Topsham Devon
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Crown lift all trees (various species) adjacent station car park, station associated pedestrian walkways and vehicle access to 3m from ground level to enable safe access for users by removing encroaching branches within parking bays/walkways/access. Crown lifting will only be required on the aspect of the tree that is directly adjacent the car park/walkway/access. Where branches over extend into platform areas raised walkways (e.g. footbridge) the reduction of branches may be required, by pruning branches back by 1-2m in length to maintain clear access.
As published by the council, reference 21/1184/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 21/1184/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 14 Jul 2021
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2021
- Decided
- 14 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 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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Greenman Environmental Management Agent, registered in Bath
Active · incorporated 2003 · Bath
10 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
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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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