Lahill Matford Road Exeter Devon EX2 4PE

1. 23 Feb 2023

   Received by Exeter

2. 6 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• The Gables Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  24/1274/CAT Submitted 24 Oct 2024 0m away

  T1 - Liquidambar - Prune back the lateral branches to gain a 2 metre clearance from the house. Area shown on the plan is an approximate indication of pruning to be carried out. Diameter size of pruning cut to be no greater than 4cm - Crown lift from the lawn area only, to gain a 2 metre clearance above ground level. Diameter cuts no greater than 3cm. Reasons: to prevent the tree from contacting the house in higher winds. To enable lawn mowing.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  24/1329/TPO Submitted 5 Nov 2024 44m away

  T1 - Sycamore. Reduce southern aspect by 2m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 40mm. T2 - Sycamore. Reduce lower third of southern canopy by 1.5m, MDC 30mm T4 - Turkey Oak. Reduce height by approximately 6m to suitable growth points, MDC 175-200mm. Reduce north, south & west aspects by up to 3m, MDC 75mm. Reduce large eastern limb by 4-5m, MDC 125mm. Remove major hazardous deadwood. Reason for works: T1 & T2 are causing a nuisance to the neighbouring property 'Oakdene', over-dominance of their outdoor space and multiple branches have broken tiles and guttering of outbuildings. These works are considered arboriculturally appropriate. T4 is a fine mature specimen with a broad spreading canopy. Detailed inspection carried out in July 2021 showed multiple issue around the base of the tree; multiple fungi were present, Ganoderma resinaceum and Kretzschmaria deusta, both of which are known to be an aggressive decay fungi. Resistograph microdrill testing was carried out in 2021 and results show there has been a reduction in structural integrity. See report and drill testing results for further detail. The tree has been re-inspected more recently (October 2024) and conditions are not thought to have improved. Due to the tree's location with 1 Matford Rd, Oakdene and Matford Road a crown reduction is essential to reduce loadings at the base of the tree to reduce the significant risk of failure and to ensure the tree's longevity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

  25/1454/CAT Submitted 19 Oct 2025 45m away

  I wish to fell and completely remove a Bramley apple tree. The tree is 20-25cm diameter at 1.5 m high. It was planted, I believe, in the 1930s, alongside the property boundary wall. It is in poor health and no longer produces good fruit (so a replacement tree was planted a few years ago, which has now reached maturity). An arborist has advised that it was a mistake to plant such a tree on a wall in the first place.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Westering Matford Road Exeter Devon EX2 4PE

  23/0478/NMA Submitted 12 Apr 2023 45m away

  Non-material amendment sought to planning permission 22/1230/FUL to alter the existing garage instead of demolition and reconstruction.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 7 docs

• 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  25/1307/VOC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 54m away

  Variation of condition two (drawings) of 25/0534/FUL (Single storey rear extension granted 26/06/2025) to include link to utility room

  Granted Amendments Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Stoneycombe Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  24/0884/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2024 65m away

  Formation of pedestrian gate in western boundary.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 26/0874/FUL Granted

  Haven Banks One Car Park Michael Browning Way Exeter

  Installation of 2 Parcel Lockers

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0998/FUL Granted

  The Maltings Church Street Exeter EX2 5EJ

  Replacement of existing brown uPVC windows with new energy efficient brown uPVC framed units (like for like replacements). Replacement of existing brown painted timber doors with energy efficient brown uPVC framed units (like for like design).

  2 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/0945/FUL Granted

  6 Denise Close Exeter EX2 8UU

  Construction of "lean to" rear extension (Retrospective)

  23 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/1322/FUL Awaiting decision

  13 Kingsway Exeter EX2 5EN

  Single storey side extension and loft conversion (including rear dormer and half-hip to gable enlargement)

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1318/FUL Awaiting decision

  22 Alice Templer Close Exeter EX2 6AE

  Ground floor rear extension

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications