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15 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

Withdrawn Exeter 24/0772/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

Large oak tree at front of house. Oak tree has grown significantly and is almost touching the building. We are looking for permission to reduce and thin the crown or pollard the tree. We have consulted with a tree surgeon who advise this work could be done without damaging the tree.

As published by the council, reference 24/0772/CAT

Application record

Reference
24/0772/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Returned
Decision
Withdrawn As published: Withdrawn Returned (unlikely to be det.)
Received
5 Jul 2024
Validated
5 Jul 2024
Decided
7 Aug 2024
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Postcode
EX2 4NT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/1435/CAT Granted

    15 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    T1 - Oak. Crown reduce by the following: Northern and eastern aspects by 2m Southern aspect by 2.5m Western aspect by 1-2m Crown lift to 5m above ground level Rationale: This large tree has grown into close proximity with the house, necessitating a reduction. We propose a reduction throughout the crown to maintain its balance and reduce future maintenance needs. T2 - Maple. Reduce to previous pruning points T3 - Eucalyptus. Reduce height by approximately 2-3m

    Decided 1 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jul 2024

    Received by Exeter

  2. 7 Aug 2024

    Decision issued: Withdrawn Returned (unlikely to be det.)

  3. 5 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What withdrawal means

The applicant withdrew this application before Exeter decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 6 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    23/1339/CAT Submitted 1 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce in height by 3-4 metres (previous pruning points, with 3 inch diameter cuts to make), and reshape the laterals by up to 2 metres to leave a balanced form.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 14 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    24/0630/CAT Submitted 6 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    T1 - Monterey Pine - Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (west facing towards the property) by 1.5metres (max cut size of 9cm) Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (north facing towards the variegated Holly) by 1.5metres (max cut size of 9cm) Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (south facing towards the Witch Hazel) by 1metre (max cut size of 6-8cm) Remove 5 lowest branches to lift from the garden (max cut size of 12cm) T2 - Witch Hazel - Reduce the overall crown size by 20-30% (height and width), and crown lift to 2.5 metres clearance over the garden. T3 - Horse-Chestnut - Reduce the height by 20-30%, and reshape all ;laterals to leave a balanced form. T4 - Variegated Holly - Reduce in height by 50% T5 - Bay - Reduce to 4 metres high. T6 - Lawson cypress: Reduce in height by 50%. T7 - Lawson cypress - Reduce in height by 30%. T8 - Magnolia: Prune to gain a 1 metre clearance from the house. Crown lift to 2.5metres above ground level.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 11 Victoria Park Road Exeter Devon EX2 4NT

    22/1042/CAT Submitted 28 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Cut back (to significant growth points) the overhanging branches in our garden from a Luccombe Oak. This cut back will not be exceeding 25 cms and still ensure the health and well being of the tree. This Oak is in the corner of the garden of 3 Penleonard Close, Exeter EX2 4NY. The owner of the tree has given us permission. The tree is identified as A on the sketch plan

    Withdrawn Trees 2 docs

  • 2 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    23/0981/CAT Submitted 2 Aug 2023 50 yards away

    Lime tree at front of property to left of entrance to drive ( when facing property) to be pollarded as previously

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 17 & 19 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    24/0411/LBC Submitted 6 Apr 2024 50 yards away

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  • 17 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

    24/1130/CAT Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    T1 - Lawsons Cypress - Dismantle to ground level Reason for works - the tree is a contributing factor in affecting the listed roadside wall, this wall is needing to be rebuilt and the tree needs to be removed to allow rebuild and to prevent further damage.

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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

    Lucombe Court Stadium Way Exeter EX4 6JX

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    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
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    25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

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    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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