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Exeter And District Ski Club Clifton Hill Exeter EX1 2DJ

Granted Exeter 25/1820/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

The trees identified within Groups G001 and G003 are protected by an Area Tree Preservation Order administered by Exeter City Council. The proposed works are limited, necessary, and designed to ensure the continued safe use of the adjacent ski slope, public highway, and associated infrastructure, whilst maintaining the long-term health and amenity value of the protected trees. Group G001 ? Mixed Tree Species Group G003 ? 2 ? Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) The trees within this area have developed lateral and overhanging branch growth that now encroaches into the operational envelope of the ski slope lighting columns and associated light splays. The proposed pruning is required to: ? Maintain safe and effective operation of the ski slope lighting system. ? Prevent physical conflict between tree growth and lighting infrastructure. ? Avoid shadowing and obstruction of light splays which are critical to safe slope use, particularly during low-light conditions. The proposed works are limited to: ? Pruning back branch growth from behind the ski slope lights to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres, including light splays. ? Retention of primary structural limbs, with pruning confined to appropriate secondary and tertiary growth only. ? All final cuts made at suitable growth points to minimise stress and maintain natural form. The works represent routine arboricultural management and will not adversely affect the trees? health, structure, or contribution to local amenity. Gladstone Road Group G001 ? Row of Mature & Semi-Mature Oak Trees (Quercus sp.) The oak trees along Gladstone Road have developed lower crown growth and dense ivy coverage which now encroaches into the highway corridor, reducing vertical clearance and obscuring road signage and street lighting. The proposed works are required to: ? Achieve a minimum vertical clearance of approximately 5.6 metres above road level, in line with highway clearance requirements. ? Improve visibility of road

As published by the council, reference 25/1820/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/1820/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
22 Dec 2025
Validated
22 Dec 2025
Decided
16 Feb 2026
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX1 2DJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Dec 2025

    Received by Exeter

  2. 16 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Devon Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Torquay

Active · incorporated 2013 · Torquay

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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 16 February 2026, 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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