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Underwood Cottage Balls Farm Road Ide Exeter EX2 9RA

Granted Exeter 25/1309/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Relates to 25/1193/CAT

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

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

Application record

Reference
25/1309/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
23 Sep 2025
Validated
23 Sep 2025
Decided
31 Oct 2025
Ward
Alphington
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX2 9RA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

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

  • 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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Sep 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 31 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2025 Trees

Who's behind it

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Brambles tree care Agent, a tree-works contractor

2 applications on PlanIndex

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Documents

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12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 31 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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