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Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

Granted Exeter 26/0834/TPO Works to Protected Trees (TPO)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Excavations for utilities through W1 of TPO, in arboretum south of Cardiac Hill footpath: Excavate mixed utilities route (running east to west) to maximum width of 2m and depth of 1.2m with manholes. Excavate HV utility route Option 1 or Option 2 to 0.6m width and 1m depth (option to be informed and decided using hand dug trial pits as shown on the accompanying Arboricultural Utilities Plan). Works to be carried out according to the accompanying Arboricultural Method Statement (excavator operating on temporary ground protection guards, with localised tree protective fencing): Removal/pruning to facilitate utilities route: T2767 Birch ? crown lift eastern side of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator (Option 2 only). T2772 Zelkova, Keaki ? crown lift northern and eastern sides of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator. T2776 Fraxinus excelsior ?Jaspidea?, golden ash ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works. T2787 Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works. T2973 Betula albosinensis, birch ? remove 1.5m high young newly planted dead tree. Tree removal and pruning to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work ? Recommendations. As the agent I am requesting a site visit with the Tree Consultant for the Council to show the proposed route / options and explain the design process / methodology for the works. Bouygues are asking to commence works on 06.07.26

As published by the council, reference 26/0834/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/0834/TPO
Type
Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
Status
Permitted
Decision
Permitted
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Decided
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Duryard And St James
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 5 applications since 2024: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/1140/DIS Granted

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    Discharge condition 2 (Materials) of reserved matters approval 24/0184/VOC (brick details updated from 25/0292/DIS).

    Decided 21 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • 25/0978/DISPO Awaiting decision

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    Discharge clause 3.1 (Management Scheme) of Schedule 1 of s106 agreement dated 26 July 2021 for 20/1684/OUT - Outline planning application to build student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities (up to a maximum of 49,821 sq. metres) and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E; with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (All Matters Reserved).

    Submitted 21 Jul 2025 Conditions
  • 24/0403/NMA Granted

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    Amend Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of 22/1746/RES to allow Birks Grange refurbishment to achieve EnerPHit/Passivhaus standards.

    Decided 16 May 2024 Amendments
  • 24/0402/NMA Granted

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    Amend Condition 18 (Passivhaus Principles) of 20/1684/OUT to alter certification requirements for new build and refurbished buildings.

    Decided 21 May 2024 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jun 2026

    Received by Exeter

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Aspect Tree Consultancy Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newton Abbot

Active · incorporated 2008 · Newton Abbot

26 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 91% granted

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 21 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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