Planning application
24/1217/TPO
32 Winchester Avenue Exeter EX4 2DJ
Proposal
T1 - Oak, three stemmed tree bifurcating at approximately 2m above ground level (AGL). Eastern stem - reduce by 2m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 50mm. Northern stem - reduce limb arising at 7m AGL by 2m, MDC 50mm. South-western stem - reduce by 2.5m, MDC 75mm. Reduce limb growing north arising at 4m AGL by 3m, MDC 75mm. Crown lift to 3m AGL. This large tree's limbs and branches are extending beyond the rest of the canopy and the intended reduction is to alleviate the weight stresses throughout the tree's limbs and unions. The works are considered arboriculturally appropriate.
As published by the council, reference 24/1217/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Oct 2024
Received by Exeter
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13 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Permitted
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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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