15 The Elms Colyford Colyton EX24 6QU

1. 23 Oct 2025

   Received by East Devon

2. 24 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Approval with conditions

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

East Devon granted permission on 24 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Coach House Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ

  25/1808/TCA Submitted 1 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  T1: Leyland Cypress - crown lift by approximately 1.8-2m to create clearance from structures. T2: Pittosporum - crown lift by approximately 1.5m to maintain pedestrian clearance.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ

  26/0585/TCA Submitted 25 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  T5: Cypress - remove to allow lower growth and hedge. T6: Beech - reduce existing crown height by 20%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Remove dead stubs. Current height 9m, final height 7m. Current width 5-7m, final width 4-6m. T7: Beech - reduce existing crown height by 20%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 9m, final height 7m. Current width 6-7m, final width 5-6m. Remove dead stubs. T8: Western Red Cedar - crown reduction by 10%, rebalancing lower crown branches to maintain profile. Current width 8m, final width 6.5-7m. . T9: Ash - sectionally fell (replant with broadleaf species). T10: Cypress - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 13m, final height 9.5-10m. Current width 4-5m, final width 3-4m. T11: Lime - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 17m, final height 12.5-13m. Current width 5-6m, final width 4-5m. T12: Western Red Cedar - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Current height 10-11m, final height 12.5-13m. Current width 4-5m, final width 3.5-4m. T13: Yew - reduce existing crown height by 30%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings. Current height 9m, final height 6.5m. Current width 4m, final width 3m. T14: Western Red Cedar - reduce existing crown height by 25%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings. Current height 10m, final height 7.5m. Current width 5-6m, final width 3.5-4m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ

  26/0584/TRE Submitted 25 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  T1: Lime - reduce crown overall and reduce road/path overhang by up to approx. 3m branch length reduction, max cuts 50-60mm. dia. Retain and protect mistletoe during arb operations. Remove hung-up deadwood, cut back torn-out or broken stubs to natural target healing points - noted that cut diameters will be larger for some of these latter work tasks. T2-T4: x3 Lime - reduce crown by up to approx. 3m, branch length reductions, but apply only as required to achieve balanced crown pattern. Max cuts 50-60mm. dia. Retain and protect mistletoe during arb. operations. (Amended.)

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ

  25/1807/TCA Submitted 1 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  1, 2 : Leylandii - fell. 3, Holly : coppice. 4, Yew : reduce to hedge level. 5, Western Red Cedar : sectionally fell. 6, Leylandii : sectionally fell.

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• Elmwood Residential Home Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ

  22/1843/VAR Submitted 19 Aug 2022 250 yards away

  Variation of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 22/0757/FUL (Proposed staff accommodation) to permit the windows and doors to be constructed from uPVC instead of wood

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Manor Cottage Old Manor Gardens Colyford Colyton EX24 6TZ

  26/0252/TCA Submitted 12 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Cherry (x2) - fell and replace with compact species better suited to location/setting. Form is heavily-compromised by repeat pruning, tree health/vigour is poor and declining. Ash - Fell and replace with a compact species better suited to location/setting. Aspen x6 - Pollard to suitable main stem heights between 7-9m. Beech - crown reduce by up to 20% on south side of existing crown to rebalance tree.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 26/2021/FUL Awaiting decision

  19 Stoneborough Lane Budleigh Salterton EX9 6HL

  Proposed single storey rear and side extensions

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1999/FUL Awaiting decision

  Glendale Clyst St George Exeter EX3 0QJ

  Demolition of existing rear single storey extension with replacement single storey extension and formation of new internal driveway

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1111/FUL Refused

  Flat 1 11 Marine Place Seaton EX12 2QJ

  Replacing non-functioning timber sash windows with same style white uPVC sash windows on western elevation.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/1770/FUL Awaiting decision

  Roseleigh Church Road Colaton Raleigh Devon EX10 0LH

  Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of replacement two-storey dwelling

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/1708/FUL Granted

  Southlea Lower Broad Oak Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1XH

  Proposed rear/south extension in place of existing conservatory, new entrance door and canopy, cladding and raised patio to main dwelling; garage extension and roof alterations, including solar installation

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications