64 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HX Data via plota.co.uk

26/0746/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Fruit Tree pruning in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. T1 Pear Tree Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.0m at all compass points. All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. 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 60 mm in diameter. T2,3,4 & 5 Apple Trees Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.50m at all compass points. All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. 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 60 mm in diameter. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 May 2026
Approved
25 Jun 2026

Approved on 25 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
EX2 8HX
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
St Thomas
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Devon Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14963157
Env. assessment
No
Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Exeter decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #205 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #214 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #150 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
31 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
582
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026