Planning application
Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
Cedar T1 Specification - Reduce the top of the tree back to the previous point at approximately 17m above ground level by removing the 'dog leg' apical stem, using a 150mm maximum cut diameter. - Reduce the sides of the western, northern and eastern crown aspects by up to 2m from 5.5m to approximately 3.5m, using a 60mm maximum cut diameter Justification - There has been notable excavation undertaken within 30cm of the main stem, which includes some root severance - The greatest risk is from the tree uprooting and striking several parked cars; this risk is considered tolerable. - Without seeing the tree before the disturbance, it is difficult to form a confident opinion, on that basis intervention is merited. Holly T3 Specification - Fell Justification - The base of the northern stem is growing in contact with the pillar of the retaining wall. The wall is pushing out towards the footpath (away from the tree) and there are extensive cracks travelling along the mortar. - Reparation works do not seem merited with the tree in situ. Replacement tree - Planted on the greenspace approx. 4m to the east - 1x bare root (8-10) standard Hornbeam
As published by the council, reference 26/0679/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0679/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 11 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 May 2026
- Decided
- 3 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Priory
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX2 5HU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exeter register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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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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24/0370/FUL Granted
Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU
Single storey outbuilding to rear of main building.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by Exeter
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Split Decision
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
JMW Arboriculture Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2024 · Exeter
11 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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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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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.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
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Dene Court Kahanah Care Butts Road Exeter Devon EX2 5HU
318- T1- Cedar- Crown raise by 3M to allow access for vehicles and ground maintenance as branches currently at head height on the grass. Remove low hanging branches that overhang the road extensively on the wall side and are rubbing against the wall and also on the BT communication line. 318- T3- Manna Ash- 1.5-2m reduction and a 20% thin. This tree has grown out to one side and is rubbing on BT lines whilst also starting to fill the neighbours gutters with leaf litter. One low hanging branch is also effecting the safety of residents as it's at head height. Customer wants the tree to be rebalanced and safety restored for residents and the BT line. 318- T4- Holly- 1.5m reduction and a 10-15% thin. Low hanging branches are encroaching head height on the public footpath and access is required underneath for grounds maintenance. 15% thin allows for a general tidy up as it's now quite dense. 318- G1- Plane- 15% thin. This tree has grown towards the light as there was previously another tree sheltering it. The sheltering tree was removed in previous years but the tree needs to be rebalanced a little. Branches have been broken off by the local bus and one long branch is threatening BT cables.
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