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3A Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

Withdrawn Exeter 25/1300/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

Sycamore Tree on the edge of the property is growing into the wall and is damaging the wall, when the wind blows the tree leans on the wall and it will start to cause damage to the wall. The wall is listed so we wish to remove the tree to protect the wall. Apple tree in the garden is rotting from the inside out, it has been suggested to take it down before it become dangerous and falls down. The proposal is to completely remove both trees.

As published by the council, reference 25/1300/CAT

Application record

Reference
25/1300/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Withdrawn As published: Withdrawn by Applicant
Received
22 Sep 2025
Validated
22 Sep 2025
Decided
3 Nov 2025
Ward
Topsham
Postcode
EX3 0HF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/0350/CAT Granted

    3A Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

    Schedule of Tree Works Location: Rear garden of 3 Fore Street, Topsham. Tree: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works: Crown lift by removal of approximately three to four of the lowest branches to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy. Pruning cuts to be made back to appropriate growth points in accordance with BS3998 Tree Work Recommendations. The upper crown and overall height of the tree will remain unchanged. Reason for works: Routine tree management to improve clearance within the garden while retaining the tree?s amenity value.

    Decided 9 Apr 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 3 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Withdrawn by Applicant

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What withdrawal means

The applicant withdrew this application before Exeter decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 3 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

    26/0548/CAT Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Schedule of Tree Works Location: Rear garden of 3 Fore Street, Topsham. Tree: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works: Crown lift of aprox 4 to 5 m to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy. Pruning cuts to be made back to appropriate growth points in accordance with BS3998 Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for works: Routine tree management to improve clearance within the garden while retaining the trees amenity value.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 3A Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

    26/0350/CAT Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Schedule of Tree Works Location: Rear garden of 3 Fore Street, Topsham. Tree: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works: Crown lift by removal of approximately three to four of the lowest branches to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy. Pruning cuts to be made back to appropriate growth points in accordance with BS3998 Tree Work Recommendations. The upper crown and overall height of the tree will remain unchanged. Reason for works: Routine tree management to improve clearance within the garden while retaining the tree?s amenity value.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 3 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

    23/1192/FUL Submitted 29 Sep 2023 50 yards away

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  • 5A Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF

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In Exeter

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    1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1479/TPO Awaiting decision

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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1474/CAT Awaiting decision

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    Received 4 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1161/TPO Refused

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    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees