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22 North Avenue Exeter EX1 2DU

Granted Exeter 23/1442/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

1. Apple tree in back garden (subject of previous application). Proposed Works: pruning tree back to same shape and size as it was in 2020 (after previously permitted works were carried out). Reason: After pruning in 2020 the tree surgeon recommended pruning it at least every 3 years as the tree has an extensive canopy and the weight of branches, leaves and fruit has adversely affected the trunk (the trunk already has hole in it, running right through the trunk). It is an elderly, but very productive, tree which we would like to preserve if possible 2. Pittisporum tree in front garden adjoining pavement (the only tree in the front garden). Proposed Works: reducing height and spread of ornamental tree by about one-third, Reason: the pittisporum tree has grown so big that in the recent high winds it was dangerously close to some overhead telephone wires serving our house and our neighbours' house. We are concerned that if it touches the wires it could interfere with telephone reception.

As published by the council, reference 23/1442/CAT

Application record

Reference
23/1442/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
28 Nov 2023
Validated
5 Dec 2023
Decided
20 Dec 2023
Ward
Heavitree
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX1 2DU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Nov 2023

    Received by Exeter

  2. 5 Dec 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Dec 2023

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 20 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 20 December 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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