4 Lovelace Gardens Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ

1. 27 Mar 2023

   Received by Exeter

2. 6 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 6 April 2023, 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.

• 7 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH

  26/0153/TPO Submitted 2 Feb 2026 54m away

  T1 Walnut. Fell. Tree is dead.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 4 Lovelace Gardens Exeter EX2 8XQ

  26/0786/TPO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 55m away

  We believe the tree to be a European Birch. We would ideally like to reduce the volume of the tree - taking the branches back around 2000mm from our property, reducing the amount that overhangs the patio area where our daughter exercises. As well as recent photographs, we have also included a covering letter outlining our requests, and more so, the reasons why.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 2 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH

  26/0395/TPO Submitted 18 Mar 2026 70m away

  T1 - 1Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Carry out a crown reduction in height, pruning the upper canopy back to the previously established pruning points, whilst selectively reducing and shaping the remaining canopy to maintain a balanced and natural crown form. The lower branches are to be retained to allow for the continued use of bird feeders currently installed within the lower canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree. All arisings generated from the works shall be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy upon completion. Justification The proposed works seek to undertake a modest crown reduction to the height of the Silver Birch by approximately 1.5 metres, returning the canopy to either approximately 4.5 metres in height or to previous pruning points. The radial spread of the crown will remain unchanged. The tree is of relatively small stature and is located in close proximity to the adjacent property at 2 Westcombe, where it contributes to shading of internal living spaces and the immediate garden area. The proposed reduction is considered proportionate and necessary to increase natural light levels to the neighbouring property, thereby improving residential amenity. The specification has been carefully designed to ensure that the works are limited in scope and will not adversely affect the long-term health, structural integrity, or visual amenity of the tree. The main framework of the crown will be retained, and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure will remain following the works. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010Tree Work Recommendations, with individual pruning wounds restricted to a maximum of 40 mm in diameter.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Cluden 48 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU

  24/1359/FUL Submitted 13 Nov 2024 124m away

  pave existing gravel and grass land area to create off road vehicle parking, boundary fencing, allocated bin storage and associated works for access.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 2 Chestnut Court Exeter EX2 8XY

  26/0050/TPO Submitted 12 Jan 2026 131m away

  Horse Chestnut T1 Reasons for proposed work - The crown also hangs low over the road and over the garden. In some places it hangs less than 2m above ground level and is becoming obstructive. There is a large dead stub at 2m on the southern aspect as a result of poor previous pruning work. It is unsightly and contributes very little to the amenity of the tree. Proposed specification of works - Remove the branch stub located at 1.5m above ground level in the southwestern aspect. Remove the lowest branch in the south eastern aspect with an approximate diameter of 125mm. Crown raise the remaining crown to 4.5m above ground level. This should be achieved with a 75mm maximum cut diameter.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 14 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU

  24/0774/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2024 137m away

  Proposed two roof lights on the rear elevations to facilitate a loft conversion alongside the maintenance of existing sash windows and front door.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 26/1332/CAT Awaiting decision

  8 Marlborough Road Exeter EX2 4TJ

  T1 - Contorted Willow - Reduce in height by 2.5 metres, and reshape the crown by 0.5-1 metre, leaving a balanced form.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1319/CAT Awaiting decision

  Stoneycombe Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  Please see Plan attached. This plan was submitted with a similar application on 7 October 2020. T 1 was felled in 2020. T2 and T3 were pollarded. T2 and T3 require pollarding again because of their proximity to the house. See detail on plan.) T3 is already touching the house and over the roof.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1311/CAT Awaiting decision

  11 Devonshire Place Exeter EX4 6JA

  The tree is a Cypress tree located at the front of 11 Devonshire place, to the right hand side when looking at the house. We would like to replace the tree with a native tree species - either a rowan or a cherry - in order to provide flowers for pollinators in the spring/summer and food for birds in the winter. We would like to do the removal in late (~Nov) 2026, well after the bird breeding season, in order to plant the new tree in early 2027 after the last frosts. The tree itself sits at the boundary of a conservation area.

  30 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1312/CAT Awaiting decision

  11 Devonshire Place Exeter EX4 6JA

  The tree is a silver birch. We would like to carry out "crown reduction" reducing the height of the tree from ~10m to ~7m. Similarly, we would like to reduce the spread of the crown at the rear to reduce the amount of overhang with our rear neighbours. We will keep the left-right spread similar, only carrying out "crown thinning" in this respect to ensure the tree does not block too much light from our neighbours' gardens and our own.

  30 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1291/CAT Awaiting decision

  Electricity Distribution Site Parkfield Road Topsham

  Mixture of bay and cherry large shrubs to remove, which have become overgrown in the contained area next to the electricity sub station. We have removed what we can so far, but need approval to remove the rest, as they are around 5 inches at waist height. Plan to remove fully as no remedial value where they are located. Approx 20 stems to remove WHAT3WORDS is stow.poetic.skills

  26 Aug 2026 Trees