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1 Gras Lawn Exeter EX2 4RZ

Refused Exeter 24/1500/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

G2 - Poplars - Reduce all trees to approximately 18m height. Maximum diameter of cuts approximately 250mm. Reduce crown spread of all trees to maximum 4m radius. Maximum diameter of cuts approximately 200mm G3 - Poplars - Reduce all trees to 18m height. Reduce crown spread back to previously reduced spread and/or 4m from trunk, cutting back to growth points wherever feasible. Maximum diameter of cuts 200mm G1 - Poplars - Reduce over extended limbs on selected trees to around 4m from trunk (approximately above white line separating cycle rack from footpath). Maximum diameter of cuts approximately 150mm Reasons G2 - Poplars - See report C355_Management_Plan_Gras_Lawn_Exeter_1224.pdf G3 - Poplars - See report C355_Management_Plan_Gras_Lawn_Exeter_1224.pdf G1 - Poplars - See report C355_Management_Plan_Gras_Lawn_Exeter_1224.pdf

As published by the council, reference 24/1500/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/1500/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Planning Permission
Received
16 Dec 2024
Validated
23 Dec 2024
Decided
20 Jan 2025
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX2 4RZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Dec 2024

    Received by Exeter

  2. 23 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

  4. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Advanced Arboriculture Limited Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 2017 · Exeter

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Exeter refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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