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Northmore House Cleve Lane Exeter EX4 2AR

Granted Exeter 25/1495/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Monterey Pine - Thin the density of the lowest primary lateral branch (which directly overhangs the front garden of the adjacent property) by 30%. This will consist of third order growth only, natural target pruning, and dead wood. Diameter cuts made will be restricted to 2 inch diameter. Reasons - Residents have been worried about this branch for many years. Re-assurance has been provided, and weight removed in the past. The proposed work is designed to reduce the 'sail effect' of the canopy, without adversely affecting the vigour and health of the limb/tree. T2 - Dying Yes tree - Reduce to approximately 6 metres high, or the bowl of the main stem. Reasons - The tree is dying, with very little living growth left. The work is essentially a pollard, and a last chance effort to invigorate the tree into producing foliage. Although pollarding does not always work, this tree will not survive, and start dropping the dead lateral branches. Reducing the size of a crown can concentrate a trees resources into producing new foliage, and so this remedial work is recommended. T3 - Holm Oak - Reduce one stem overhanging the rear gardens of Canterbury Rd by 4 metres. Cut size of approx. 27cm. The stem in question comes into contact (lower down) with the previously reduced stem overhanging the gardens. Reasons - The stem originates from a groups of stems forming the crown of the tree. The tree was coppiced earlier in its life, hence the multi stemmed re-growth. This re-growth is inherently weak, and there are significant lateral forces exerted, especially in high winds, making it likely for stems to fail at the original union. Currently the stem in question moves to a greater degree (observed in moderate winds) when compared with the rest of the crown. Therefore this work is recommended. Recommendations/evidence is provided by Hywel Davies, Consultant for Exe Tree Care Ltd

As published by the council, reference 25/1495/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/1495/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Permitted
Decision
Permitted
Received
23 Oct 2025
Validated
23 Oct 2025
Decided
20 Nov 2025
Ward
Exwick
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX4 2AR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 20 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Exe Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 2014 · Exeter

62 applications on PlanIndex · 100% granted

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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.

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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