21 Wessex Close Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LU

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/0647/CAT Granted

  21 Wessex Close Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LU

  Sweet Chestnut T1; reduce new growth by 50%. The tree is a veteran pollard with many hollow cavities used for nesting and would benefit from reduced leverage on the 'new' growth. I am not sure that it is a TPO as i cant find it on the Planning map although my client insists it is. If it is not, it might be an idea to protect it with a Protection Order as it deserves to be

  Decided 6 Jul 2021 Trees

1. 15 Apr 2021

   Received by Exeter

2. 6 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 6 July 2021, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 21 Wessex Close Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LU

  21/0647/CAT Submitted 15 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Sweet Chestnut T1; reduce new growth by 50%. The tree is a veteran pollard with many hollow cavities used for nesting and would benefit from reduced leverage on the 'new' growth. I am not sure that it is a TPO as i cant find it on the Planning map although my client insists it is. If it is not, it might be an idea to protect it with a Protection Order as it deserves to be

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 16 Wessex Close Topsham EX3 0LU

  25/1132/FUL Submitted 19 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Extensions and alterations, two-storey rear extension with terrace, first floor side extension, front porch and new fenestration

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 39 docs
  Small domestic

• Garden Reach The Retreat Drive Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LS

  21/1106/TPO Submitted 13 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  T1 - Birch. Fell to ground level Reason for works: The tree is clearly in decline, dieback in crown and significant portions of the crown of the tree are now dead. Large dead branches are falling out regularly.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 81 Exeter Road Topsham EX3 0LX

  24/0827/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Wessex Close Topsham EX3 0LU

  24/0651/FUL Submitted 10 Jun 2024 150 yards away

  The front Porch will be rebuilt using the existing footprint (no additional area will be provided). The external walls will be clad in grey Cedral above the existing window line. The existing flat roof Garage will be rebuilt to the rear with a pitched roof to allow storage of family equipment and for the provision of off-road parking. The front parking area will be surfaced in permeable brick paviors. The existing walls will be refinished in silicone-based K render.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Spindleberry The Retreat Drive Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LS

  21/0978/LPD Submitted 18 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness sought for proposed outbuilding in rear garden.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 26/1484/CAT Awaiting decision

  1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

  Magnolia Tree adjacent to wall adjoining the Old Rectory in Matford Lane. The magnolia is to be reduced by appoximately 5 metres to the level of the previous reduction. The neighbours in the adjoining property, The Old Rectory in Matford Lane, are supportive of the proposal. Ginko Tree next to and damaging the ancient cob wall between 1 Long Acres and the properties in Wayland Avenue. The Ginko is to be cut down to a height of between 1 and 2 metres to hopefully enable it to regrow but pruned regularly on the wall side of the trunk to train it away from the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1479/TPO Awaiting decision

  Lucombe Court Stadium Way Exeter EX4 6JX

  T1 - Oak - Reduce the canopy by approximately 3-4m on all aspects. This work will be carried out under a road closure for one of the working days. Remove the self-set holly, oak and buddleia to near ground level. Please see supporting subsidence tree report regarding damage to the structure supplied by our client

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1474/CAT Awaiting decision

  27 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

  T1 Beech. Remove first four branches growing across kitchen window. Cut back from building to give 2m clearance.

  Received 4 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1342/CAT Granted

  25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

  Magnolia denudata currently approx 6 metres high, and spreading. To be shaped and slightly reduced in height Height reduction 1.5 metres Spread reduction (all round) 1 metre

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1161/TPO Refused

  19 Falkland Close Exeter EX4 5EZ

  Oak tree on no mans land embankment which over looks garden of 18 Falkland Close, Exeter, EX4 5EZ. It has a large branch overhanging our garden. Tree surgeon Mitchell Tree Surgery has visited site and advised it needs to be removed. He says it is a large overhanging heavy limb which could cause considerable damage. Last year a large branch from a neighbouring oak next to It came down in a storm and caused damage. Our neighbours in number 18 and ourselves are concerned about this particular branch we wish to report to be removed. The tree itself has grown to 60 foot plus range and we all feel our houses are at risk. Sketch plan attached

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees