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Reduce sycamore (1) and fir tree (2) on boundary of property. These are currently 40-45 feet high and are encroaching on neighbouring property and impacting on boundary wall. We want to keep the trees but they are dangerously tall and we feel they are a potential hazard. We wish to reduce each of them by approximately 10 feet and remove several of the lower branches which overhang neighbours garden.Prune one bough of magnolia tree (3) by approximately five feet as it is encroaching on telephone wire.

78 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TR

PermittedReference: 26/1014/CATExeter City Council

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78 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TR

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Application summary

Status
Permitted
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
18 Aug 2026
Local authority
Exeter City Council

Application overview

Reduce sycamore (1) and fir tree (2) on boundary of property. These are currently 40-45 feet high and are encroaching on neighbouring property and impacting on boundary wall. We want to keep the trees but they are dangerously tall and we feel they are a potential hazard. We wish to reduce each of them by approximately 10 feet and remove several of the lower branches which overhang neighbours garden.Prune one bough of magnolia tree (3) by approximately five feet as it is encroaching on telephone wire.

Proposal details

Reference
26/1014/CAT
Alternative references
PP-15065211
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards

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