Planning application
25/1311/CAT
19 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AS
Proposal
T1 Holm Oak Maximum lengths of no more than 1.5m with target pruning cuts of no more than 75mm Located in SW corner of garden on boundary, (NOT THE ONE OF THE 2 OAKS ADJACENT TO THE BOAT SLIPWAY!) with lateral branches overhanging the estuary, we seek to reduce the end loads on the longest lateral lowest branches only, as was previously done several years ago and no objection was given by planning T2 Arbutus Located in SE corner of the garden on the left as you enter the garden, reduce and shape Tree by up to 0.75m to leave the tree looking symmetrical and manageable for the owner to prune in the future
As published by the council, reference 25/1311/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 2025
Received by Exeter
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8 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
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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26/0628/DIS Decided
25 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
LIME RENDER SPECIFICATION Undertake rendering to all external walls of the building as shown on elevation drawings, with a lime render system as specification provided by Cornish lime comprising:- - Harling coat. - Dubbing out. - 1st lime render scratch coat with flock fibres & fibre glass bedded in. - 2nd lime render scratch coat with flock fibres. - Lime render float coat. - Roughcast final coat to match existing finish. To areas of existing cob walling supply and install dry fix stucco helifix pins or helifix patch pins driven into the cob with a helical bar driver into pre drilled holes and a downward angle Specification details: Dub out any deep holes in the wall with a Haired Lime Mortar. Rebuild defects with bricks, stone or cob blocks as appropriate. Treat wooden lintels with preservative and counter batten with lath if rendering over them. Apply a 3 mm hand harled coat of Secil Consolidation Mortar to provide a key to the wall. Leave to dry for a minimum of 24 hours. 15 mm scratch coat of Haired Lime Mortar with added pozzolan (Argical) to smooth the contours of the wall. (7 parts mortar to 1 part pozzolan). The hair reduces any slumping whilst applying and shrinkage cracking whilst curing. Key with a scratch comb. Leave to dry for approximately 5-7 days. 10 mm float coat of Unhaired Lime Mortar with added pozzolan (Argical). (7 parts mortar to 1 part pozzolan). Finish to be rough cast, apply an additional coat of hand harled lime mortar or Secil Consolidation Mortar. CONTROL AND PROTECTION Control suction by lightly spraying the surface with water half and hour before applying each coat. In warm weather it may be necessary to spray with water afterwards. Protect each render coat during the curing process from the elements such as hot drying wind, strong sun, rain and don't apply in temperatures below 5 degrees centigrade when there?s a risk of frost. Cover with hessian sheet and should leave in place as long as necessary. CURING Allow fo
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26/0823/LBC Awaiting decision
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Internal reconfigurations at ground, first and second floors, side infill extension, and removal of external steps.
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25/1830/FUL Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
New windows, replacement doors and rear bay window extension.
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26/0031/LBC Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Internal alterations at ground, first and second floors, new windows, replacement doors and rear bay window extension.
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25/1588/FUL Granted
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Part conversion of garage to a home gym including replacement roof and new doors
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25/1589/LBC Granted
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Part conversion of the garage to a home gym including replacement roof and new doors
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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.