Planning application
4 Lawrence Avenue Exeter EX4 1BW
Works: Trees Domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
4 x Silver Birch - Reduce the height of the 3 larger trees by 3m. This will be achieved by drop crouching, shortening branches by pruning off the end back to a lateral branch which is at least 1/3 of the diameter of the removed branch. To reduce the overhang from the property back to boundary line. 1 x Rowan - Sever Ivy to create a 1m section of Ivy. 1 x Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce overall by 1m to suitable growth points while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. 3 x Ash trees - Crown lift all these trees to the agreed points whilst quoting. This includes removing the lowest 2 limbs on each tree back to the main stem. All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification 4 x Silver Birch - Reduce the height of the 3 larger trees by 3m. That a cyclic pruning regime is initiated to increase the longevity of the tree, especially with the close proximity with the dwelling. 1 x Rowan - Sever Ivy - These works are to be carried out in order to assess the health of the tree. These works will also help to reduce the wind sail of this tree. 1 x Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce. These works are being carried out to keep the tree at a more manageable height. 3 x Ash trees - Crown lift all three Ash trees in the rear garden 4 Lawrence Avenue, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1BW. - Crown lift secondary & tertiary branch growth only up to approximately x5 metres from ground level to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the garden sheds. This includes removing only the lowest 2 limbs on each tree back to the main stem. These 6 limbs in total once removed will create the desired vertical clearance.
As published by the council, reference 24/0508/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 24/0508/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 8 May 2024
- Validated
- 8 May 2024
- Decided
- 12 Jun 2024
- Ward
- St Thomas
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX4 1BW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2024
Received by Exeter
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12 Jun 2024
Decision issued: Permitted
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5 Sep 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay
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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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