Exeter/25/0657/CAT

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

G2 - 1x Mature Sycamore - Crown lift secondary & sub lateral branch growth only, to provide a clearance of approximately 6.0 metres between ground level and foliage tips, to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the school car park, driveway & church yard.Prune back branches growing towards the adjacent church (southern aspect) to achieve a minimum clearance of x3.0 metres.Reduce the lever arm branch (northern aspect) by removing approximately 3.0 metres from branch tips or to just below overhead BT lines to achieve a minimum clearance of 3.0 metres between branch tips & the school building. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed 80 mm in diameter. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy.Justification: Prevent physical contact and potential damage to both the church and school buildings, where limbs are currently brushing or are at risk of contacting the structures.Improve light penetration to the adjacent school building and churchyard, which are currently experiencing overshadowing from the low and lateral canopy spread.Maintain safe vehicular and pedestrian access beneath the tree, particularly over the school driveway and car park, by achieving suitable clearance levels.Reduce loading stress on the extended northern lever-arm branch, which currently overhangs the school building and presents a potential hazard during periods of high wind.All works will be carried out to BS3998:2010 standards to ensure the long-term health and stability of the tree.

Key dates

1. Received 23 May 2025
2. Validated 23 May 2025
3. Started 23 May 2025
4. Decided 25 Jun 2025

Planning history / related applications

No related planning applications have been identified in the current public OGL dataset.