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9 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

Granted Exeter 24/1487/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 - Laurel - Trim overall hard back to previous pruning points & shape G2 - Group of lilac and Holly - Trim overall hard back to previous pruning points & shape. H3 - Beech hedge - Trim annual growth from both sides and height. Rear garden T4 - 1x Bay - Trim overall hard back to previous pruning points & shape. T5 - 1x Apple tree - Prune by approximately 2m to historic pruning points. Post pruning height will be 4m above ground level. T6 - 1x Quince - Prune by approximately 2m to historic pruning points. Post pruning height will be 4m above ground level. All of the proposed works are trimming or removal of annual growth only & form part of a cyclical pruning/trimming regime. The pruning/trimming will be carried out with sensitivity, maintaining the shape and contribution to the character of the conservation area. The work will enhance the tree?s, shrubs & hedge's appearance by removing irregular or disproportionately annual growth, thus maintaining its visual harmony within the landscape. The fruit tree pruning are minor works & will be carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998:2010, ensuring that the pruning is undertaken professionally, with clean pruning cuts to minimize the risk of infection or decay.

As published by the council, reference 24/1487/CAT

Application record

Reference
24/1487/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
13 Dec 2024
Validated
23 Dec 2024
Decided
20 Jan 2025
Ward
Duryard And St James
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX4 4LG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Dec 2024

    Received by Exeter

  2. 23 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Devon Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay

Active · incorporated 2013 · Torquay

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 20 January 2025, 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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