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3A Heavitree Park Exeter EX1 3BP

Split decision Exeter 25/1440/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

Proposed Works T1 ? Sycamore Reduce canopy by approximately 20% (1?2m). Avoid large-diameter cuts. Maintain a balanced structure and natural form. T9 ? Beech Reduce overall height to align with the reduced sycamore (2?3m). Reduce lateral branches by approximately 1m. Undertake a 10% canopy thin to improve light penetration. T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 & T8 ? Coniferous Trees/Shrubs Fell and remove all specified coniferous trees/shrubs. Stump grind to below ground level. Works to facilitate replanting with more suitable species. Justification for Works: T1 (Sycamore) & T9 (Beech): Works are proposed to improve light penetration into the garden, supporting the growth and establishment of understory planting and other vegetation. T2?T8 (Coniferous group): Removal is recommended due to their close proximity to the property / retaining wall and to create space for replanting with species more suitable to the site context.

As published by the council, reference 25/1440/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/1440/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Decided
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
22 Sep 2025
Validated
22 Sep 2025
Decided
20 Nov 2025
Ward
Heavitree
Postcode
EX1 3BP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 20 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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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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