Planning application
25/1616/CAT
5 Park Place St Leonards Exeter EX2 4LP
Proposal
We have a single tree in the front garden of 5 Park Place which we wish to lightly prune as it has grown to contact the house. The tree isn't in leaf so hopefully the shape and reach are quite clear. There is obviously much more impact on the light in the house when it is in leaf. Reducing the tree by 50cm on the side next to the house and over the path. Not wishing to damage or stress the tree. Assuming that if we are given permission to proceed that the work would be done by specialist tree surgeons.
As published by the council, reference 25/1616/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Nov 2025
Received by Exeter
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12 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.
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