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19 Church Street Exeter EX2 5EL

Awaiting decision Exeter 26/1323/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T001 - 1 Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) Reduce the canopy of the tree as follows: - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of approximately 4.0 m. - No works to the radial crown spread are to be undertaken All works shall retain the tree?s main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 80 mm in diameter. Conservation Area Application Justification The proposed works to T001 Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) are considered appropriate and proportionate management works due to the trees current size, location and relationship with the surrounding properties and historic boundary structure.

As published by the council, reference 26/1323/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/1323/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
1 Sep 2026
Validated
1 Sep 2026
Ward
Heavitree
Postcode
EX2 5EL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Sep 2026

    Received by Exeter

  2. 10 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Exeter took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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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Documents

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2 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Exeter for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exeter decided tree works applications in a median of 31 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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