Planning application
25/1309/CAT
Underwood Cottage Balls Farm Road Ide Exeter EX2 9RA
Proposal
Previously applied and had work accepted on application 25/1193/CAT. However upon another site visit, I've realised, I made a mistake and identified the wrong tree. I've spoken to someone called Emily in the planning department and she advised submitting another correct application. Requesting a full dismantle and removal of a Quercus Ilex (Holm Oak) within the property, with urgency. As casing structure issues to a grade 2 listed cottage. The Quercus is fairly mature, with a gradual lean towards a grade 2 listed building and listed out building (garage). The canopy is now within very close proximity to the building, this however is not the main concern. The Quercus has grown in a very space between a listed cob wall, outbuilding and a grade 2 listed building to the rear of underwood cottage. The Quercus is causing significant issues to the foundations of the main rear wall on the grade 2 listed cottage to the rear of underwood cottage. The cottage is occupied by a 92 year old house bound man. A builder has visited the property and spoken to Mr.Castle (underwood cottage) and owner of the Quercus Ilex. The root plate has caused structure issues to the main supporting pillars holding up the rear of the cottage. The building has huge concerns and has been ackro propped to support the walls as seen in photographs attached. No work can be undertaken to these walls, whilst the Quercus is in place. As it will keep causing issues with its root plate. Pictures of the supporting walls and damage have been added in supporting documents. The Quercus is also moving listed cob wall, which has been repointed multiple times, but almost to point where repairs won't be possible.
As published by the council, reference 25/1309/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 2025
Received by Exeter
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31 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/1193/CAT Granted
Underwood Cottage Balls Farm Road Ide Exeter EX2 9RA
Requesting a full dismantle and removal of a Quercus Robur within the property, with urgency. As causing structure issues to a grade 2 listed cottage. The Quercus is fairly mature, with a very gradual lean towards underwood cottage which is a grade 2 listed building. The canopy is now within a very close proximity of the building, this however is not the main concern. The Quercus has grown in a very tight space between a listed cob wall, outbuilding and a grade 2 listed cottage to the rear. The Quercus is causing significant issues to the foundations of the main rear wall on the grade 2 listed cottage. The cottage is occupied by a 92year old house bound man. A builder has visited the property and spoken to Mr.Castle (underwood cottage) and owner of the Quercus Robur. The root plate has caused structure issues the the main supporting pillars and foundation to the grade 2 listed building. The supporting pillars hold up the rear of the house. The build has huge concerns and has ackro propped the walls to add support. But no work can be under taken whilst the Quercus in place as it will keep causing issues with its root plate. Pictures of the supporting wall have be added to the supporting documents. The Quercus is also moving a listed cob wall, which has been re-pointed multiple times but almost to a point where repairs won't be possible.
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26/00101/HOU Granted
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24/00137/MAJ Granted
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26/0001/LPD Decided
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26/00277/CAN Granted
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Homedale Health 34 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
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26/1113/CAT Awaiting decision
40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS
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26/0574/TPO Granted
Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE
The yew tree in question is showing signs of asymmetric crown formation. After previous limb failure causing a structural imbalance to the remaining crown. My proposal for the future vigour of this tree is to Install a dynamic cobra bracing system to support the imbalance of the lower structural limbs forming a strong three way triangulation of support for the lateral growth that has become very prone to wind through. Please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) for bracing points highlighted in blue. Selective thinning of the whole crown by removing internal growth with a maximum cut size of 60mm diameter 1.5m length by removing multiple smaller limbs I believe this will be more beneficial to the trees structure, and limit the amount of large wounds left by the thinning works. Allowing for better wind distribution through the remaining crown hopefully eliminating future wind through. by leaving the larger structural limbs intact for the future longevity of the structural integrity. please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) with cut points highlighted in red for chosen thinning points throughout the crown Remove failed limb back to the branch collar. The failed limb supported by lower crown hazard beam fracturing of the timber 150mm diameter 2.5m length this will be the largest of the limbs to be removed through suggested works. red dotted line on attached photo hard to see the hazard beam on the photo (Yew Reduction Points) Selective reduction of the height maximum of 1m in length 40mm cut size to the crown on selected limbs again highlighted in red so that again the risk of wind through will be reduced.