4 Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ

1. 7 Dec 2023

   Received by Exeter

2. 21 Dec 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 20 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 22 January 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.

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.

• St Matthews Church Hall Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ

  24/0708/CAT Submitted 21 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  T5 Lime top corner of hall field. Crown raise 5 meters above the road and a 2 meter overall reduction. T4 Large Red Oak. 3-4m/ 30% overall reduction to reduce the very long weighted branches over-hanging the road and foot path. T3 Sycamore, next to second gate. Re-pollarded to reduce the chance of limb failure next to footpath and building. T2 Lime between the two gates. Re-pollarded to reduce the risk of limb failure next to footpath and building. T1 Lime by corner of car park and building. Re-pollarded to reduce the risk of limb failure next to footpath and building.

  Split decision Trees 4 docs

• St Matthews Church Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ

  23/1415/DIS Submitted 21 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  Photos of material samples

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• St Matthews Church Hall Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ

  26/1052/DIS Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge condition 3 (Pre-commencement) of the previously approved 26/0423/FUL

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 4 Lower Summerlands Exeter Devon EX1 2LJ

  21/0751/LBC Submitted 5 May 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of 3No. windows.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 7 Lower Summerlands Exeter Devon EX1 2LJ

  22/1060/FUL Submitted 2 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Retention of existing outbuilding use as ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 7 Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ

  23/1435/VOC Submitted 27 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  The current application has been made specifically at the request of the Council Planning Enforcement Officer, to cover minor amendments to existing planning consent for several window sizes and two doors. No other physical changes are proposed. The changes are, with reference to the attached drawings (and aperture references): * W4 doorway 895x2100mm replaced by window W4 835x960mm, because doorway from side extension into glass room no longer required. * W1 and W2 windows reduced in size to 670x510mm, to increase privacy of bathroom. * W3 window reduced in size to 670x660mm. * D2 door changed from single door to double door, to reduce encroachment into narrow kitchen, with no change in dimensions or appearance. * D3 door style changed from wood panel door to two upper windows, same style as previously existing side extension door, with no change in dimensions.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 9 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