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6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

Granted Exeter 23/1414/LPD Lawfulness of Proposed Use/Development

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness sought for various proposed alterations to the property including single storey rear extensions, front and side porches, outbuildings in the rear garden, replacement roof covering, installation of roof lights and roof-mounted solar panel equipment, additional and replacement windows including the garage, replacement doors including the garage, removal of chimney stack, resurfacing of driveway, improvements to boundary treatments including new driveway gate, installation of 3 no. EV charger points, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and external wall insulation to entire property.

As published by the council, reference 23/1414/LPD

Application record

Reference
23/1414/LPD
Type
Lawfulness of Proposed Use/Development
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Was lawful use
Received
21 Nov 2023
Validated
21 Nov 2023
Decided
2 Feb 2024
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX2 4PS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/1100/CAT Granted

    6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

    Fig (T2) - removal due to pressure on rear boundary wall and roots in excavation area for garden office

    Decided 3 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 24/0933/LPD Refused

    6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

    Development over 4 phases including single storey rear extensions, front and side porches, two outbuildings in the rear garden, additional and replacement doors and windows on dwelling and garage, rendering and painting of walls to dwelling, solar panels and rooflights on dwelling including extensions, removal of chimney, resurfacing of front driveway, new boundary gates, installation of 3 electric vehicle charging points, Air Source Heat Pump, CCTV and external wall insulation on dwelling including extensions, porches and garage

    Decided 23 Jan 2025 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Nov 2023

    Received by Exeter

  2. 2 Feb 2024

    Decision issued: Was lawful use

  3. 20 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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64 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 2 February 2024, 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.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

    24/0933/LPD Submitted 14 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Development over 4 phases including single storey rear extensions, front and side porches, two outbuildings in the rear garden, additional and replacement doors and windows on dwelling and garage, rendering and painting of walls to dwelling, solar panels and rooflights on dwelling including extensions, removal of chimney, resurfacing of front driveway, new boundary gates, installation of 3 electric vehicle charging points, Air Source Heat Pump, CCTV and external wall insulation on dwelling including extensions, porches and garage

    Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 28 docs
    Small domestic

  • 6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

    25/1100/CAT Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Fig (T2) - removal due to pressure on rear boundary wall and roots in excavation area for garden office

    Granted Trees 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

    24/1290/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Single storey side extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
    Small domestic

  • 27 Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4LH

    26/0702/CAT Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

    The tree is a Prunus Cerasifera growing at the front of 27 Wonford Road opposite the junction with Marlborough Road. The tree has now reached a height of approximately 10 meters. The upper branches are now getting entangled with the telephone lines from the GPO pole also outside 27 Wonford Road. The application is to remove deadwood from the tree and reduce the crown height by 1 metre. The removal of deadwood only from the Prunus × subhirtella.jpg The contractor Mitchell Tree Surgery.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

    23/1563/CAT Submitted 22 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    1. Yew adjacent to boundaries with 2 Long Acres and 25 Wonford Road - pruning of branches to remove overhang above driveway to 2 Long Acres 2. Cherry adjacent to 2 Long Acres - removal of tree. It was purchased as a miniature, but has grown excessively. It is too close to the side of our house. 3. Ginko - adjacent to 8 Wayland Avenue - pruning of branches back to the level of the previous reduction. The tree is right next to a very old cob wall and is leaning up against the wall. The tree needs to be reduced to help protect the wall. 4. Crab Apple - in middle of lawn near to 4 Wayland Avenue - pruning of branches back to the level of the previous reduction.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

    25/1355/TPO Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    T1 - Chestnut Suggested Works: Crown reduce entire tree by up to 2 metres, Maximum Diameter of Cuts 75mm Existing dimensions: Canopy spread: east to west - 10m, north to south - 12m Height estimated at 12m Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of this large boundary tree, the canopy of which extends over the neighbouring property.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Exeter

  • 26/1012/LED Granted

    29 Cornflower Hill Exeter EX4 2PD

    Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing rear conservatory and garage conversion, including the insertion of one window and the construction of a brick infill wall to match the existing dwelling.

    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/1397/LED Awaiting decision

    7 Barnfield Crescent Exeter EX1 1QT

    Use of the building for educational purposes (Class F1). (Certificate of lawfulness of existing use)

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/1182/LPD Withdrawn

    56 Argyll Road Exeter EX4 4RY

    Demolition of existing single garage. Construction of single storey side and rear extension in materials matching the existing property.

    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/1152/LPD Refused

    40 Buckerell Avenue Exeter EX2 4RD

    Loft conversion, with hip to gable conversion and rear dormer

    Received 31 Jul, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/1175/LED Granted

    8 Springfield Road Exeter EX4 6JL

    House in Multiple Occupation for seven people (Sui Generis use) (Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use)

    Received 5 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Lawful development