Planning application
The Southgate Hotel Southernhay East Exeter EX1 1QF
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
82991 - 2x major primary limbs growing in a south western direction can be seen bracing eachother from ground level, at approx 6m above ground level. Flaring can be seen on the larger limb, potentially supporting the branch above. Unable to determine the structural integrity of the branch. Potential for the branches to be reduced to lessen the tip weight if required. Carry out a climbing inspection to determine the structural integrity of the rubbing primary limbs growing in a south western direction at approx 6m above ground level. Record and report findings.
As published by the council, reference 26/0802/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0802/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 2 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 2 Jul 2026
- Ward
- St Davids
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX1 1QF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2026
Received by Exeter
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2 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
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Exeter granted permission on 2 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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