Planning application
Park Pennsylvania Park Exeter
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T2 - Lime. Remove the lowest 2m of epicormic growth with a 50mm maximum cut diameter G1 - Lime (Tree no's - T24, T25, T27, T34, T39). Remove the lowest 1.5m of epicormic growth with a 50mm maximum cut diameter T18 - Beech. Install static steel bracing system T19 - Oak. Remove lowest lateral branch in SW aspect with 150mm maximum cut diameter T17 - Holly. Remove tree to 2.5m above ground level to reduce risk of total tree failure Reason for works: The works to the Lime trees are to allow closer inspection of the trees' bases. The bracing system is necessary for the Beech tree's longevity. The works to the Oak tree are to remove a hyper-extended branch and to rebalance canopy of the tree. The Holly's removal is on safety grounds. See arboricultural report for full details.
As published by the council, reference 26/0079/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0079/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 19 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 6 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Pennsylvania
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Jan 2026
Received by Exeter
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6 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2003 · Exeter
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Exeter granted permission on 6 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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