Planning application
14 Rydon Lane Exeter EX2 7AW
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Large Holm Oak (T1) on the boundary between 14 Rydon Lane and 12A Rydon Lane. On advice from our tree surgeon, we are asking for permission to reduce the size of the crown by 3m. We are requesting that the large lateral branch on road side to main stem, which crosses phone wires, cycle path and road, be removed. This tree drops debris onto cycle path, which could cause an accident to cyclists alongside a very busy and fast road. The large lateral branch is encroaching on phone wires which could cause damage during moderate to severe weather.
As published by the council, reference 24/1297/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 24/1297/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refuse Planning Permission
- Received
- 29 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 29 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 2 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX2 7AW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exeter register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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23/1461/FUL Refused
14 Rydon Lane Exeter EX2 7AW
Construction of detached double garage to front driveway.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Oct 2024
Received by Exeter
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2 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission
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5 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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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