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7 Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP

Granted Exeter 26/1125/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Sycamore (T1) - located in front of 9 Parkfield Way - Reduce height of sycamore by 8-10ft and reduce sides by 3-5ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Thin out any crossing branches within the canopy. The aim is to provide enough clearance from the property and also to allow more light through the canopy. Sycamore (T2) - located in front of 7 Parkfield Way - Reduce height of sycamore by 8-10ft and reduce sides by 2-4ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Thin out any crossing branches within the canopy. The aim is to provide enough clearance from the property and also to allow more light through the canopy.

As published by the council, reference 26/1125/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/1125/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Decided
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Topsham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX3 0DP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2026

    Received by Exeter

  2. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 4 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 4 September 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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