Planning application
Street Record Veysey Close Exeter
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Indian Bean Tree - Canopy appears very thin. Deadwood noted throughout canopy. Numerous split limbs observed, two of which are partially failed. Situated in close proximity to access road and residential property. Appears to have declined significantly since last survey in 2022 - request permission to crown reduce upper crown by up to 3m (30%) and remove all failed limbs. Reduce over extended S/W limb(@ 2m) over footpath by 4m to balance and reduce S/E limb (@4m) over footpath with multiple hazard beams by 4m, to balance and reduce the risk of future failure. Prune back of tree to ensure 2m clearance from neighbouring property.
As published by the council, reference 26/0202/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0202/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 12 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Priory
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Exeter
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12 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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F Collins Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Abingdon
Active · incorporated 2016 · Abingdon
8 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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Exeter granted permission on 12 March 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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