Planning application
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce away from property (no. 10 Magdalen Road) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5m - 2m. Reduce away from neighbouring property (no. 12 Magdalen Road ) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5 - 2m. Reduce lower branch towards road on Northwest aspect by 1.5 -2m. Crown raise lowest limb in neighbouring property by approx 1m -1.5m. Reason for works: The proposed works are intended to provide appropriate clearance from the neighbouring properties (Nos. 10 and 12) and the adjacent road, reducing the likelihood of branches coming into contact with the buildings during periods of high winds or continued growth. The crown reduction and selective crown raising will also allow increased natural light to reach the neighbouring properties while retaining the tree?s overall form, health and amenity value. The works represent a balanced approach to ongoing tree management and will help minimise the potential for future damage to nearby structures.
As published by the council, reference 26/1116/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1116/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 24 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 21 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Newtown And St Leonards
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX2 4SY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exeter register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/1239/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
T1 - Bay tree - Remove to ground level and stump grind to allow replanting. T2 - Apple tree - Remove to ground level. - Apple tree in rear garden The apple tree is in poor condition and showing signs of significant decline. It only came slightly into leaf this growing season, with a very sparse canopy and reduced vigour. The tree has also been historically pruned quite hard, which may have contributed to its current poor condition. There is a considerable amount of deadwood throughout the sparse canopy, including larger dead branches. Overall, the tree appears to be in advanced decline with limited signs of recovery.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by Exeter
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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21 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Exeter granted permission on 21 August 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.
Nearby applications
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10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
T1 - Bay tree - Remove to ground level and stump grind to allow replanting. T2 - Apple tree - Remove to ground level. - Apple tree in rear garden The apple tree is in poor condition and showing signs of significant decline. It only came slightly into leaf this growing season, with a very sparse canopy and reduced vigour. The tree has also been historically pruned quite hard, which may have contributed to its current poor condition. There is a considerable amount of deadwood throughout the sparse canopy, including larger dead branches. Overall, the tree appears to be in advanced decline with limited signs of recovery.
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