Planning application
Clifton Cottage Barley Lane Exeter EX4 1TA
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
G1 - Oak intertwined with Sycamore (northernmost group in the tree line) - Reduce the crown of the Oak tree by 30-40% (approximately 3 metres), and reshape to leave a balanced form. Topping cut of 6 inches diameter, and lateral pruning cuts of 4 inch. Remove the deadwood. Reduce the sycamore tree to balance with the Oak tree. Reasons - The Oak is suffering from dieback in the upper crown. It is inconclusive whether this is due to local conditions (ie lack of nutrients/exposed roots due to position on Devon bank), but a reduction in it's size may invigour the tree and promote new growth. The Sycamore is suppressed due to its proximity to other trees, and would be exposed to wind forces after pruning the Oak. So a reduction in size is also recommended. T2 - Sycamore (immediately adjacent and south in the tree line) - Reduce in height by 4 metres, and reshape to leave a balanced form. 4-5 inch topping cut, and 2-3 inch lateral pruning cuts. Reasons - Significant decay in the lower stem at 2-3 feet high. After hammer testing the area of decay, it is possible that approx 60% of decay could exist centrally. Therefore I would recommend a reduction in size to help reduce the risk of failure at the point of decay. Please accept the above as the Consultancy report provided by Hywel Davies (Exe Tree Care Ltd)
As published by the council, reference 24/0044/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 24/0044/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Planning Permission
- Received
- 10 Jan 2024
- Validated
- 10 Jan 2024
- Decided
- 11 Mar 2024
- Ward
- St Thomas
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX4 1TA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exeter register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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24/0220/TPO Granted
Clifton Cottage Barley Lane Exeter EX4 1TA
Horse chestnut tree: Crown lift over the lawn area to 3.5 metres clearance over ground level. Reasons - to create lighter conditions for the grass to grow. Max diameter cut size of 75mm. Removal of second and third order growth only
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jan 2024
Received by Exeter
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11 Mar 2024
Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission
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20 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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Exe Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2014 · Exeter
71 applications on PlanIndex · 99% granted
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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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