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23/0294/CAT

36 Southernhay East Exeter Devon EX1 1NX

Granted Exeter Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Proposal

T1 - Silver Maple: Prune the lateral growth from the eastern side of the Hotel building to gain a 3 metres clearance. Crown lift some 2-3 lower hanging areas by approximately 1-2 metres

As published by the council, reference 23/0294/CAT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Mar 2023

    Received by Exeter

  2. 28 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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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