Two garden trees proposed for removal near the Exe Estuary

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Summary

The applicant proposes to cut down one Holm Oak and one Eucalyptus to near ground level. Both trees stand at the end of the garden, close to the estuary. The applicant states that the Holm Oak is declining.

The site is in Topsham's protected historic area and an area with a high flood risk. The Exe Estuary's protected wildlife areas are within a 5-10 minute walk. Riversmeet House and its wall are about a 1-minute walk away.

One property to the west has a clear view of the site. Five nearby properties are screened by buildings, though rear gardens may still have views.

The council's wording below is the official record. This summary was made automatically from the council's notice.

What the council wrote

We want to dismantle 2 trees (identified on the sketch plan attached as T1 Holm Oak, T2 Eucalyptus) to near ground level. The Holm Oak is in decline and not worthy of retention. The trees are at the end of our garden and close to the estuary.

What you can do

Comments can be sent to the council using reference 26/0390/CAT. The council can consider tree health, wildlife, flood issues, and the area's historic look, but not property values.