Planning application
25/1129/TPO
71 Mulligan Drive Exeter EX2 7SJ
Proposal
The two trees pertaining to this application form part of a bank of trees and bushes lining Old Rydon Close and are situated immediately behind the rear boundary fence of 71 Mulligan Drive. The tree types are: 1x Oak, (marked #1 on plan),1x Sycamore (marked #2 on plan) The application is for work to prune back the length of branches on the side of 71 Mulligan Drive, back to the boundary line for the purposes of: - reducing the canopy and increasing the light into the garden of 71 Mulligan Drive, enhancing garden amenity and reducing the growth of lichen and algae - reducing the significant volume of debris from the trees into the garden i.e. leaves, dead wood, acorns, samaras etc and also bird droppings - avoiding potential damage to buildings (sycamore branches are now touching the garage and the oak tree is growing very close to the property A specialist tree surgery contractor is being engaged and they confirm they have all the relevant qualifications and insurances in place to carry out such work.
As published by the council, reference 25/1129/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2025
Received by Exeter
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3 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Split Decision
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
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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