21 North Street Exmouth Devon EX8 1LF Data via plota.co.uk

26/1737/TCA - Tree in Conservation Area Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1, Robinia : fell to ground level. This fast growing tree has become much to large for its location, its canopy size and structure is now at such a point that a significant reduction would be too detrimental to the health of the tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 6 Oct 2026, from East Devon's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 19, North Street
List entry 1317647 · 9 m from the pin · 12 more listed buildings within 150 m (12 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Exmouth conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Special protection area 433 m away: Exe Estuary; SSSI 433 m away: Exe Estuary SSSI; Inside the Exmouth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
East Devon
Application type
Tree in Conservation Area
Postcode
EX8 1LF
Received
25 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Exmouth Town
Parish
Exmouth
Applicant
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Agent
Dartmoor Tree Surgeons

Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. East Devon usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 42.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
89%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
199decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by East Devon in the last twelve months, from validation. East Devon decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 9 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15184220
Site or press notice
9 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Devon decision statistics
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