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42 St Davids Hill Exeter EX4 4DT

Granted Exeter 24/1308/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - 1 x Cherry tree - Reduce in height by 3m to suitable growth points. Reduce remaining canopy to match creating a neat and tidy shape. H1 - Hedge running from the entrance to Little Silver to number 44. To reduce the height of the hedge by 1 foot. To trim the annual growth on all other profiles. T2 - 1 x Wisteria - To trim the annual growth. T3 - 1 x Olive tree - To remove the rear stem back to the main union. Reduce in height by 1.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce remaining canopy to match creating a neat and tidy shape. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by approximately 15%. T4 & T5 - 2 x Bay tree - To trim the annual growth on all profiles to create a neat and tidy spherical shape. T6 - 1 x Fig tree - Reduce in height by 1.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce remaining canopy to match creating a neat and tidy shape. Crown thin overall leaf bearing twig structure by approximately 15%. These works are very minimal tree cutting trees in a small domestic garden. That a cyclic pruning regime is initiated to increase the longevity of the tree. Trees are being pruned and reduced to ensure they are a more manageable height and size. Hedge trimming is hard cut back of the annual growth. All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points and will not 75mm in diameter.

As published by the council, reference 24/1308/CAT

Application record

Reference
24/1308/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Permitted
Received
31 Oct 2024
Validated
31 Oct 2024
Decided
28 Nov 2024
Ward
St Davids
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX4 4DT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Oct 2024

    Received by Exeter

  2. 28 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 28 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

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