Planning application
Land To The East Of Seabrook Mews And North Of Topsham Road. Known As Topsham Phase 2B Development Site.
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
TPO T43 Crown lift south-eastern side of crown to 3.5m above ground, removing secondary growth back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 50mm diameter overhanging into site. For clearance above the gardens of the new properties being built and from the new boundary fence line. Also for clearance to facilitate construction works, to avoid damage to branches from machinery and vehicles. TPO T42 Crown lift south-eastern side of crown to 3.5m above ground, removing secondary growth back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 50mm diameter overhanging into site. For clearance above the gardens of the new properties being built and from the new boundary fence line. Also for clearance to facilitate construction works, to avoid damage to branches from machinery and vehicles.
As published by the council, reference 25/1434/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1434/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 14 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 14 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 20 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by Exeter
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20 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Aspect Tree Consultancy Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot
Active · incorporated 2008 · Newton Abbot
26 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 91% granted
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Exeter granted permission on 20 November 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.
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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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