Planning application
26/0181/TPO
Mowbray Court Butts Road Exeter EX2 5TQ
Proposal
TPOd trees: T1 - Lime, remove basal epicormic growth T15 - Pear, reduce height by 2m Conservation area only: T5 - Ash, reduce southerly limb by 2m to appropriate growth points T6 - Ash, reduce southeasterly growing limb by approximately 2m to appropriate growth points G7 - Elm, fell 4 no. of dead stems T9 - Sycamore, remove scrub at base of tree T10 - Sycamore, reduce southwestern aspect, away from residential property, by approximately 2-3m. G12 - Elder, coppice 2 no. of stems Justification of works to T1 & T15: The clearance of the basal epicormic growth on T1 is to allow for a detailed inspection of the base of the tree. The Pear tree, T15, has had a large branch, or co-dominant stem, tear out and left a large wound and a significant volume has been removed. A reduction in the height is to reduce loadings at this point and for the benefit of the tree and its longevity. See the report for full details.
As published by the council, reference 26/0181/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Exeter
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5 Mar 2026
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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26/0438/FUL Refused
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25/1440/TPO Split decision
3A Heavitree Park Exeter EX1 3BP
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25/1720/FUL Granted
118 Fore Street Heavitree EX1 2RS
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25/1258/FUL Refused
118 Fore Street Heavitree EX1 2RS
Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of two-storey rear extension.
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25/1637/TPO Granted
Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU
Cedar T1 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the lower southern crown from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern crown aspect growing in contact with the wall and the overhead telecoms wires. Ash T2 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the southern crown aspect from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern side of the crown growing in contact with neighbouring property or further overhanging it.
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26/1122/CAT Awaiting decision
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26/1112/CAT Awaiting decision
Homedale Health 34 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
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26/1113/CAT Awaiting decision
40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS
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26/0574/TPO Granted
Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE
The yew tree in question is showing signs of asymmetric crown formation. After previous limb failure causing a structural imbalance to the remaining crown. My proposal for the future vigour of this tree is to Install a dynamic cobra bracing system to support the imbalance of the lower structural limbs forming a strong three way triangulation of support for the lateral growth that has become very prone to wind through. Please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) for bracing points highlighted in blue. Selective thinning of the whole crown by removing internal growth with a maximum cut size of 60mm diameter 1.5m length by removing multiple smaller limbs I believe this will be more beneficial to the trees structure, and limit the amount of large wounds left by the thinning works. Allowing for better wind distribution through the remaining crown hopefully eliminating future wind through. by leaving the larger structural limbs intact for the future longevity of the structural integrity. please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) with cut points highlighted in red for chosen thinning points throughout the crown Remove failed limb back to the branch collar. The failed limb supported by lower crown hazard beam fracturing of the timber 150mm diameter 2.5m length this will be the largest of the limbs to be removed through suggested works. red dotted line on attached photo hard to see the hazard beam on the photo (Yew Reduction Points) Selective reduction of the height maximum of 1m in length 40mm cut size to the crown on selected limbs again highlighted in red so that again the risk of wind through will be reduced.