Planning application
25/1574/TPO
Thomas Hall Cowley Bridge Road Exeter EX4 5AD
Proposal
tree no 2311 located in the rear car park boundary of Thomas hall school car park and Exeter university. grid referance.-3.543169728 50.7418209 advanced Ash die back class 4. heavy lean over car park and stone access bridge to solar pv field gate. full dismantle and removal with mewp for access. section apart crown and fell remaining stick chip and remove all arisings. timber to be stacked for deadwood habitat. inhouse tree replacement policy will be adhered to 15 mixed native species trees to be replanted in the vicinity of existing hedge lines.
As published by the council, reference 25/1574/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Nov 2025
Received by Exeter
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4 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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26/1097/TPO Awaiting decision
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22/0648/TPO Granted
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
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26/0574/TPO Granted
Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE
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