Stepps Cross Cottage Chapel Street Axmouth Devon EX12 4BS Data via plota.co.uk

26/0251/TRE - Felling/Lopping (TPO) Approved

Proposal

Beech - 10% overall crown reduction, retaining existing overall shape and balance throughout by removal of branch lengths of 1.8-2m; maximum diameter cuts, 38mm. Crown lift at roadside base by 1.2-1.5m resulting in 4m clearance from ground level. Crown lift by 1.2 m. over garden and remove several existing cut stubs over garden to good healing points. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Approved
31 Mar 2026

Approved on 31 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Devon ranks #103 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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East Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #103 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #86 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
168 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,321
Total decisions
157 refused in the year to March 2026