Planning application
Northernhay Park Lodge New North Road Exeter EX4 4ET
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
G1 X 10 Leylandii trees Remove ten Leylandii trees situated along the Eastern boundary, which have arisen as a result of a lapsed hedge. G2 X 10 Remove ten Leylandii trees situated along the northern boundary, which have arisen as a result of a lapsed hedge. All stumps shall be ground out to enable replanting with 16x Western Red Cedar. Justification - The proposed works form part of a long-term management strategy to address excessive shading, poor hedge form, and the unsuitability of the existing Leylandii (Cuprocyparis leylandii) for their current location. The trees situated along the northern and eastern boundaries have originated from previously unmanaged hedge lines which have been allowed to develop into individual trees following the lapse of regular cyclical hedge maintenance. As a result, the trees have become excessively tall and dominant within the garden environment, causing significant shading and loss of natural light to the property and associated amenity areas. The Leylandii along the eastern boundary are also having an adverse impact on the adjacent railway corridor due to their size, density, and proximity to the boundary. Ongoing growth is likely to increase future management requirements and may contribute to concerns relating to encroachment, shading, and general maintenance adjacent to the railway infrastructure. The proposed removal works are considered appropriate arboricultural management to restore the boundary areas to a more suitable and sustainable condition. The trees offer limited individual arboricultural merit due to their origin as unmanaged hedge growth. The proposed works will: Improve natural light levels to the garden and property. Reduce excessive dominance and shading along the boundary areas. Prevent further encroachment and future management issues adjacent to the railway boundary. Allow for future replacement planting or more appropriate boundary management, if required. All works shall be carried out in accordance
As published by the council, reference 26/0704/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0704/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Decided
- 3 Jul 2026
- Ward
- St Davids
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX4 4ET
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Exeter
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3 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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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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Exeter granted permission on 3 July 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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