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205 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AU

Granted Exeter 25/1194/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Front Garden Area of 205, Exwick Road ( Roadside) T1 -1x Mature Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora Japonica) - Part Crown Reduce the eastern aspect of the tree (which overhangs the road) by removing approx. 2.0 metres from branch tips while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. Reduce the lowest southerly & Northern lateral branch (above Exwick Road) by removing approximately 2.0 metres from branch tips from 13.0 metres to approximately 11.0 metres. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed 50 mm in diameter. All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations. The proposed works are required to manage the size and spread of the mature Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) in order to maintain safe clearance above Exwick Road and to reduce the risk of branch encroachment into the highway. The selective crown reduction to the eastern aspect and targeted reduction of the lowest lateral branches will alleviate excessive overhang, improve highway safety for vehicles and pedestrians, and lessen the risk of damage to high-sided vehicles. The extent of reduction has been carefully specified to retain the trees main framework and natural shape, while preserving a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. The works are therefore considered necessary for safety and management reasons, whilst being proportionate and sympathetic to the health, form, and long-term retention of the tree.

As published by the council, reference 25/1194/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/1194/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Permitted
Decision
Permitted
Received
2 Sep 2025
Validated
2 Sep 2025
Decided
3 Oct 2025
Ward
Exwick
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX4 2AU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 3 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 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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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 3 October 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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