Planning application
25/1435/CAT
15 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT
Proposal
T1 - Oak. Crown reduce by the following: Northern and eastern aspects by 2m Southern aspect by 2.5m Western aspect by 1-2m Crown lift to 5m above ground level Rationale: This large tree has grown into close proximity with the house, necessitating a reduction. We propose a reduction throughout the crown to maintain its balance and reduce future maintenance needs. T2 - Maple. Reduce to previous pruning points T3 - Eucalyptus. Reduce height by approximately 2-3m
As published by the council, reference 25/1435/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by Exeter
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1 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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24/1130/CAT Granted
17 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT
T1 - Lawsons Cypress - Dismantle to ground level Reason for works - the tree is a contributing factor in affecting the listed roadside wall, this wall is needing to be rebuilt and the tree needs to be removed to allow rebuild and to prevent further damage.
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22/1042/CAT Withdrawn
11 Victoria Park Road Exeter Devon EX2 4NT
Cut back (to significant growth points) the overhanging branches in our garden from a Luccombe Oak. This cut back will not be exceeding 25 cms and still ensure the health and well being of the tree. This Oak is in the corner of the garden of 3 Penleonard Close, Exeter EX2 4NY. The owner of the tree has given us permission. The tree is identified as A on the sketch plan
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24/0864/LBC Granted
Flat 3 17 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT
Rebuild front garden wall that is currently leaning.
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24/1262/NMA Granted
14 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT
Amendments to the front storey extension and the number, size and position of doors/windows.
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26/0988/CAT Awaiting decision
6 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY
Horse chestnut reduce in height by approx 3 metres and crown lift as in previous applications to reduce shading and dominance of the garden and house.
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26/0674/CAT Granted
1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY
T002, Holm Oak - removal allowing two other trees already present and growing up within the Holm Oaks canopy to grow into the space left after its removal. T004, Pear Tree - removal and replacement by a fruit trees near its location T005, Pear Tree - removal and replacement by an ornamental tree near its location
Other trees applications
In Exeter
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26/1122/CAT Awaiting decision
Collingwood Mews Bicton Place Exeter EX1 2PG
T1 - Lawson cypress, abutting and pressing on the side boundary wall: Fell
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26/1112/CAT Awaiting decision
Homedale Health 34 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE
T1 Yew reduce canopy by approximately 1m and reduce disproportionately overgrown westerly limb by approximately 2m in order to re balance tree. T2 Pittosporum reduce by approximately 1m for maintenance.
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce away from property (no. 10 Magdalen Road) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5m - 2m. Reduce away from neighbouring property (no. 12 Magdalen Road ) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5 - 2m. Reduce lower branch towards road on Northwest aspect by 1.5 -2m. Crown raise lowest limb in neighbouring property by approx 1m -1.5m. Reason for works: The proposed works are intended to provide appropriate clearance from the neighbouring properties (Nos. 10 and 12) and the adjacent road, reducing the likelihood of branches coming into contact with the buildings during periods of high winds or continued growth. The crown reduction and selective crown raising will also allow increased natural light to reach the neighbouring properties while retaining the tree?s overall form, health and amenity value. The works represent a balanced approach to ongoing tree management and will help minimise the potential for future damage to nearby structures.
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26/1113/CAT Awaiting decision
40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS
T001 Elder - A full crown reduction of approximately 1.0-1.5 metres to reduce overall crown dimensions while maintaining a balanced and natural form. T002 Acer - Reduce and reshape the Acer crown by up to 0.5-1.0m on selected branch extremities to maintain a balanced natural form, undertake a light crown thin (approximately 10-15%) to remove congested and crossing branches, and carry out a minor crown lift where required to provide clearance beneath the canopy
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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.