Planning application
71 Mulligan Drive Exeter EX2 7SJ
Works: Trees Small domestic
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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
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1129/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 19 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 19 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 3 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX2 7SJ
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
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 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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