42 Fairpark Road Exeter Devon EX2 4HL

1. 28 Apr 2023

   Received by Exeter

2. 7 Jun 2023

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 7 June 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.

• 16 Ernsborough Court Fairpark Road Exeter Devon EX2 4HL

  21/1143/CAT Submitted 20 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Whitebeam - Reduce in height to the previous growth points (approximately 50% of the crown). Shorten back the lateral growth by 60%, leaving a balanced form.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26 Fairpark Road Exeter Devon EX2 4HL

  20/0949/CAT Submitted 27 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 3-4m max, reduce southern aspect more. Prune away from house to give 4m clearance and crown raise to the Highways Act 1980. MDC 75mm To contain specimen

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 9 Ernsborough Court Fairpark Road Exeter EX2 4HL

  25/1557/LBC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of bathroom extractor vented through the roof.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Ernsborough Court Fairpark Road Exeter EX2 4HL

  26/0730/TPO Submitted 20 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Copper Beech - Prune the lateral growth on the eastern face of the tree, to gain a clearance from the building of 1.5 metres. Pruning cuts restricted to 4-6cm. Natural target pruning to appropriate growth points, no greater than third diameter of parent branches. Reasons - to prevent branches touching the property. There are currently a number of smaller branches that touch the property. This work will ensure that pruning work is restricted to small cuts sizes that should not affect the vigour, health, or aesthetic value of the tree.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 24 Temple Road Exeter Devon EX2 4HQ

  23/0095/CAT Submitted 24 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Bay (T1) - Remove due to size being too large for small garden, causing overshadowing and damage to boundary wall.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Fairpark Road Exeter EX2 4HL

  25/1165/CAT Submitted 26 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Rear Side Boundary G1 - Bay & Pittosporum - Reduce to a finished height of approximately neighbouring property gutter height. Trim the remaining canopy's hard back to previous pruning points & shape. Remove epicormic growth from both trees to achieve clear stems. T2 - Lower Garden Area - 1x Pittosporum - Reduce in height to approximately neighbouring property gutter height. Trim the remaining canopy hard back to previous pruning points & shape. T3 - 1x Viburnum - Crown reduce in height by removing approximately 1.50 metres from branch tips while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. Justification for Proposed Works The proposed works to the Bay, Pittosporum, and Viburnum are intended to maintain the trees at an appropriate size in a residential garden setting and to prevent them from becoming over-dominant. The works will improve light levels into both the garden and the adjacent properties, reducing shading while retaining the trees as amenity features within the conservation area. All reductions will be sympathetic, with pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Canopies will be trimmed back to previous pruning points to maintain natural shape and form, while retaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure to ensure continued health and vitality. Epicormic growth will be removed to provide clear stems and improve overall tree form. The proposed works are considered proportionate, ensuring the trees remain healthy and in keeping with their setting, while balancing the reasonable enjoyment of the property by the occupants.

  Granted Trees 4 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