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1 Claremont Grove Exeter EX2 4LY

Granted Exeter 23/0791/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

The tree in question is a Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly called a False acacia, it is a non native tree from Eastern USA. The mature tree has codominant stems from approximately 2m above ground level and is located in the eastern aspect of the garden. We are proposing to remove this tree completely and therefore remove any risk this tree currently possesses. The tree show some significant signs of dieback in the crown, but more concerningly it has heavy visible decay in the centre of the trunk. A hammer/acoustic test showed a significant column of decay from ground level to approximately 5m above ground level. The decay is likely to extend to a height greater than 5m and throughout the heartwood. The main concern is that this tree is likely to be unstable and could fall causing risk of injury and significant damage to the surrounding structures and trees. The garden is currently undergoing improvements that will include significant additional planting whilst retaining all other architectural mature trees. A native yew hedge has already been planted that offers increased nesting habitat for birds, along with other wildlife benefits. The work will be carried out by a fully qualified, licensed company (Hi-Line) in an appropriate manner.

As published by the council, reference 23/0791/CAT

Application record

Reference
23/0791/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
23 Jun 2023
Validated
26 Jun 2023
Decided
3 Aug 2023
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX2 4LY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/0654/FUL Granted

    1 Claremont Grove Exeter EX2 4LY

    Erection of a pergola in rear garden and the regularisation of minor change to position of previously approved swimming pool.

    Decided 31 Jul 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jun 2023

    Received by Exeter

  2. 26 Jun 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Aug 2023

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 6 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Urban and Rural Plants Agent, registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 2010 · Exeter

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 3 August 2023, 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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