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8 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

Withdrawn Exeter 25/1442/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

Consent is requested for works to cut back the Magnolia tree marked on the plan. Prior to works (with permission) carried out to the Yew Tree which is subject to a TPO, this tree was forced to grow in a very lopsidded manner (see photos provided). This tree sits near the right hand side boundary fence with No 10 and has become rather large given its location. We with to cut it back by a maximun if 2.5m on the advice of the contractors we used to cut back the Yew Tree. This is to allow it to grow in a more balanced way and to remove over crowded branches. We expect this will help with the health and aeastghetic of this tree. Consent has previoulsy been obtained to cut back Magnolia trees located within the boundary of our other neighbours at no 6. We would emply suitable contractors to carry out this work at an appropriate time of the year.

As published by the council, reference 25/1442/CAT

Application record

Reference
25/1442/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Withdrawn As published: Withdrawn by Applicant
Received
15 Oct 2025
Validated
15 Oct 2025
Decided
29 Oct 2025
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Postcode
EX2 4LA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/1503/CAT Granted

    8 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    We wish to carry out works on a Magnolia tree at the right hand side of our front garden (as viewed from the pavement) which is close to the border to our neighbours house at No 10 approximately half way between the pavement and the front of our house (see sketch plan attached). Prior to works to make our Yew tree (at the boundary with the pavement) more balanced, the magnolia tree was very much shadowed by the Yew tree and as a result has grown in a very unblanced way making it lopsided. Now that the Yew Tree no longer causes this issue, we hope that the magnolia tree will grow in a more balanced way improving its health, sustainabiity and aesthetic. The contractor who carried out the works on the Yew Tree recommended that we ask for consent to trim the tree by a maximum of 2.5 metres. All works will be carried out by a suitable contractor. The Magnolia tree is not a native species and has been recognised by the LPA as being of less value that the Yew Tree which is subject to a TPO and for which we were given consent for similar works (creating a more balanced tree). Further, consent was previously given to trim back a magnolia tree(s) on our neighbours land at No 6 (also in the front garden). It would therefore seem manifestly unreasonable to refuse my request for consent for the above works. If you wish to carry out a site visit, we have off road parking available on the front.

    Decided 20 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Oct 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 29 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Withdrawn by Applicant

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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The applicant withdrew this application before Exeter decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 8 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    25/1503/CAT Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    We wish to carry out works on a Magnolia tree at the right hand side of our front garden (as viewed from the pavement) which is close to the border to our neighbours house at No 10 approximately half way between the pavement and the front of our house (see sketch plan attached). Prior to works to make our Yew tree (at the boundary with the pavement) more balanced, the magnolia tree was very much shadowed by the Yew tree and as a result has grown in a very unblanced way making it lopsided. Now that the Yew Tree no longer causes this issue, we hope that the magnolia tree will grow in a more balanced way improving its health, sustainabiity and aesthetic. The contractor who carried out the works on the Yew Tree recommended that we ask for consent to trim the tree by a maximum of 2.5 metres. All works will be carried out by a suitable contractor. The Magnolia tree is not a native species and has been recognised by the LPA as being of less value that the Yew Tree which is subject to a TPO and for which we were given consent for similar works (creating a more balanced tree). Further, consent was previously given to trim back a magnolia tree(s) on our neighbours land at No 6 (also in the front garden). It would therefore seem manifestly unreasonable to refuse my request for consent for the above works. If you wish to carry out a site visit, we have off road parking available on the front.

    Granted Trees 9 docs

  • 6 St Leonards Road Exeter Devon EX2 4LA

    19/1765/FUL Submitted 17 Dec 2019 50 yards away

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  • 6 St Leonards Road Exeter Devon EX2 4LA

    19/1766/LBC Submitted 17 Dec 2019 50 yards away

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  • 6 St Leonards Road Exeter Devon EX2 4LA

    23/0479/FUL Submitted 12 Apr 2023 50 yards away

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  • 4 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    24/0796/LBC Submitted 11 Jul 2024 50 yards away

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    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

  • 4 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    23/1350/LBC Submitted 4 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    Internal alterations, replacement roof with side dormer window, replacement windows and flat roof to the rear.

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In Exeter

  • 26/1484/CAT Awaiting decision

    1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

    Magnolia Tree adjacent to wall adjoining the Old Rectory in Matford Lane. The magnolia is to be reduced by appoximately 5 metres to the level of the previous reduction. The neighbours in the adjoining property, The Old Rectory in Matford Lane, are supportive of the proposal. Ginko Tree next to and damaging the ancient cob wall between 1 Long Acres and the properties in Wayland Avenue. The Ginko is to be cut down to a height of between 1 and 2 metres to hopefully enable it to regrow but pruned regularly on the wall side of the trunk to train it away from the wall.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1479/TPO Awaiting decision

    Lucombe Court Stadium Way Exeter EX4 6JX

    T1 - Oak - Reduce the canopy by approximately 3-4m on all aspects. This work will be carried out under a road closure for one of the working days. Remove the self-set holly, oak and buddleia to near ground level. Please see supporting subsidence tree report regarding damage to the structure supplied by our client

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1474/CAT Awaiting decision

    27 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    T1 Beech. Remove first four branches growing across kitchen window. Cut back from building to give 2m clearance.

    Received 4 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1342/CAT Granted

    25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

    Magnolia denudata currently approx 6 metres high, and spreading. To be shaped and slightly reduced in height Height reduction 1.5 metres Spread reduction (all round) 1 metre

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1161/TPO Refused

    19 Falkland Close Exeter EX4 5EZ

    Oak tree on no mans land embankment which over looks garden of 18 Falkland Close, Exeter, EX4 5EZ. It has a large branch overhanging our garden. Tree surgeon Mitchell Tree Surgery has visited site and advised it needs to be removed. He says it is a large overhanging heavy limb which could cause considerable damage. Last year a large branch from a neighbouring oak next to It came down in a storm and caused damage. Our neighbours in number 18 and ourselves are concerned about this particular branch we wish to report to be removed. The tree itself has grown to 60 foot plus range and we all feel our houses are at risk. Sketch plan attached

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees