Planning application
Flat 3 6 Lower Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1. Silver Birch . shorten branches hanging over garage roof and reduce sides all around to retain a balanced shape. The tree is not very tall having had its top removed previously , which encouraged vigorous latteral growth. The aim is to restore an overall balanced look. Cuts will be no greater than 50mm with one cut around 70mm
As published by the council, reference 26/1444/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1444/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 25 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 25 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Topsham
- Postcode
- EX3 0AT
Comment by 26 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Exeter's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Sep 2026
Received by Exeter
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6 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 November 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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Clyst Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
27 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 96% granted
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Open the documentsWhat 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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