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1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

Granted Exeter 23/1444/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 Holm Oak reduce by 33% and reshape following complaint from neighbour at 5 Victoria Park Road about loss of light. (TPO 331 Holm Bush). T2 and T3 Silver birch reduce by 25% T4 Yew hedge reduce by 25% T5 Leylandii Cyprus fell

As published by the council, reference 23/1444/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/1444/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
28 Nov 2023
Validated
28 Nov 2023
Decided
2 Jan 2024
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX2 4NY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/1155/FUL Granted

    1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

    Widening of the existing vehicle access and dropped kerb from Penleonard Close; replacing the existing tarmac driveway with a permeable block pavior driveway and the formation of three new parking spaces, and associated alterations to the landscaping.

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0674/CAT Granted

    1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

    T002, Holm Oak - removal allowing two other trees already present and growing up within the Holm Oaks canopy to grow into the space left after its removal. T004, Pear Tree - removal and replacement by a fruit trees near its location T005, Pear Tree - removal and replacement by an ornamental tree near its location

    Decided 10 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/1765/CAT Granted

    1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

    T2 Fig Tree ? removal of tree. This tree grows right up against a grade two listed cob party wall which party wall neighbours recently had to be repaired prior to us moving into our house on 13th November. This tree had been left to grow uncontrolled over a number of years by the previous owners and is out of shape and proportion to its location. We are open to advice on appropriate replanting due to the proximity of T1 TPO 331 Holm Bush. T3 Bay Tree ? Crown reduction and crown lifting to maintain the historic shape of the tree in proportion to its location and allow light and space for the accompanying garden. It is proposed to reduce the vertical growth of the tree as viewed in the accompanying picture. A height reduction of 6-8 feet and a crown lifting of 4 feet.

    Decided 21 Jan 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Nov 2023

    Received by Exeter

  2. 2 Jan 2024

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 20 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 2 January 2024, 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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    26/0988/CAT Submitted 2 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Horse chestnut reduce in height by approx 3 metres and crown lift as in previous applications to reduce shading and dominance of the garden and house.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

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    26/1054/CAT Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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  • Flat 3 17 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    24/0864/LBC Submitted 30 Jul 2024 50 yards away

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  • 9 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

    25/1142/CAT Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    The application is to notify the LPA that we intend to carry out pruning work to two trees currently within our garden. The pruning would see the canopy reduce by approximately 30% - 35% - One tree is a Bay and the other is a Maple The work will be carried out by a fully qualified arborist

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  • 19 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

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In Exeter

  • 26/1484/CAT Awaiting decision

    1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

    Magnolia Tree adjacent to wall adjoining the Old Rectory in Matford Lane. The magnolia is to be reduced by appoximately 5 metres to the level of the previous reduction. The neighbours in the adjoining property, The Old Rectory in Matford Lane, are supportive of the proposal. Ginko Tree next to and damaging the ancient cob wall between 1 Long Acres and the properties in Wayland Avenue. The Ginko is to be cut down to a height of between 1 and 2 metres to hopefully enable it to regrow but pruned regularly on the wall side of the trunk to train it away from the wall.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1479/TPO Awaiting decision

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    T1 - Oak - Reduce the canopy by approximately 3-4m on all aspects. This work will be carried out under a road closure for one of the working days. Remove the self-set holly, oak and buddleia to near ground level. Please see supporting subsidence tree report regarding damage to the structure supplied by our client

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1474/CAT Awaiting decision

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    Received 4 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1342/CAT Granted

    25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

    Magnolia denudata currently approx 6 metres high, and spreading. To be shaped and slightly reduced in height Height reduction 1.5 metres Spread reduction (all round) 1 metre

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  • 26/1161/TPO Refused

    19 Falkland Close Exeter EX4 5EZ

    Oak tree on no mans land embankment which over looks garden of 18 Falkland Close, Exeter, EX4 5EZ. It has a large branch overhanging our garden. Tree surgeon Mitchell Tree Surgery has visited site and advised it needs to be removed. He says it is a large overhanging heavy limb which could cause considerable damage. Last year a large branch from a neighbouring oak next to It came down in a storm and caused damage. Our neighbours in number 18 and ourselves are concerned about this particular branch we wish to report to be removed. The tree itself has grown to 60 foot plus range and we all feel our houses are at risk. Sketch plan attached

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees