Sydenham House Blackboy Road Exeter EX4 6SX Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
As detailed in the attached report we wish to carry out the following works to two trees where permission is required which is as follows; T2 - The Beech tree located in the grounds of Sydenham House requires; Lightly crown lift the northern aspect by approximately 1m to improve clearance from the bus shelter. Maximum cut diameter 20mm. T3 - The Sycamore tree located in the grounds of Sydenham House requires; Selectively reduce branches on the northern aspect encroaching towards the road and prune to provide 1m clearance from the streetlight. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 20 Nov 2026, from Exeter's recent tree and landscaping works.
Site constraints 5
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Decision outlook
Day 7 of the 56-day target. Exeter usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 30.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Exeter in the last twelve months, from validation. Exeter decision record →
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Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15314810
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15314810
- Statutory expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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%).
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