5A Cliff Terrace Budleigh Salterton EX9 6JY

Awaiting decision 26/0739/TCA
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
EX9 6JY

Description

G1: x2 Sycamore - reduce height by approximately 2m from an existing height of approximately 10m to achieve a finished height of 8m. Maximum diameter of cuts 65mm. T1: Sycamore - crown reduction via thinning, reducing overall height from approximately 8m to achieve a finished height of 6m. Maximum diameter of pruning cuts 65mm. T3: Horse Chestnut - crown raise over the highway to provide 5m vertical clearance. Crown thin by approximately 20% to reduce sail effect and improve light penetration, removing secondary and tertiary growth as appropriate. Maximum diameter of cuts 65mm.

6/10
Planning Authority Score
#96 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

East Devon ranks #121 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

East Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #131 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #121 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #121 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #95 of 282
69%
Minor dwellings approved
160 decided (1-9 homes)
73%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
20 decided
1,323
Total decisions
146 refused in 2025