41 West Avenue Exeter EX4 4SD

1. 13 Dec 2023

   Received by Exeter

2. 20 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 20 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 20 December 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.

• 32 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  26/0326/CAT Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Tree Works Justification Conservation Area Notification The proposed works relate to three trees located within a designated Conservation Area and are intended to provide reasonable management of tree size, form, and proximity to built structures, whilst ensuring the long-term health, safety, and amenity value of the trees is retained. T001 Acer The Acer has developed a moderately extended canopy which is beginning to outgrow the available space within the garden setting. The proposed minor crown reduction of approximately 1.0 m in height and 1.0 m in radial spread is intended to bring the canopy back into proportion with the surrounding garden and nearby structures. The reduction will be carried out by pruning back to suitable growth points, retaining the trees primary framework and a high proportion of foliage-bearing structure. This approach represents good arboricultural management, maintaining the trees natural form whilst preventing future overextension. T002 Apple Tree The Apple tree currently has two primary limbs extending over the garage roof, creating potential for debris accumulation and ongoing contact with the structure. Removal of these limbs back to the main stem will provide appropriate clearance from the building. The remaining canopy will be pollarded at approximately 2.5 m above ground level, establishing a compact and manageable framework for future growth and facilitating long-term maintenance. In addition, the ivy present on the stem will be severed at the base to prevent further encroachment into the canopy, allowing improved inspection and reducing additional loading on the tree. T003 Olive Tree The Olive tree has developed a dense and extended canopy which would benefit from light management pruning. A modest crown reduction of approximately 1.5 m in height and 1.0 m in radial spread is proposed to improve overall structure and maintain the tree at a scale appropriate to the garden environment. The works will retain the main frame

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 18 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  24/0769/FUL Submitted 5 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Construction of lean-to conservatory to north-west (side) elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs

• 32 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  26/0304/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  External insulation, rear extension, and conversion of rear detached outbuildings into ancillary art studio. Replacement windows and addition of Air Source Heat Pump.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 38 docs

• 16 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  24/1309/FUL Submitted 31 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey extension to outbuilding in rear yard.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  26/0543/DIS Submitted 14 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) application 25/0881/FUL Bricks, Garage door, Slate roof, Side gate, Pedestrian door, Guttering and downpipes.

  Granted Conditions Roofing 15 docs

• 38 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS

  23/1478/CAT Submitted 4 Dec 2023 100 yards away

  T1 - Pittosporum - Reduce in height to the previous pruning point ( 3 feet off approx), and trim the side to shape. T2 - Crab apple - Reduce in height by 2 feet, and reshape to 1-2 feet to balance. T3 - Sorbus - Reduce in height by 4 feet, and reshape by 1-2 feet to balance. T4 - Judas tree - Reduce in height by 3-4 feet, and reshape by 2 feet to balance. T5 - Sophora - Reduce in height to the previous growth points, and reshape by 1-2 feet to balance.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/1206/TPO Granted

  87 Greyfriars Road Exeter EX4 7BS

  T1 - Sessile Oak- Remove to Ground level - Removal of the heavily suppressed sessile oak with the bark-included junction is advised to eliminate the risk associated with that structurally weak junction, reduce intra-group competition and improve spacing within the group, which will support the long-term condition of the remaining trees and help keep risk within broadly acceptable levels. T2 - Monterey Pine - It is recommended that the leaning branch from the Monterey pine that extends above the neighbouring garden is pruned back to remove the over-extended section over the adjoining property and reduce the lever arm acting on the branch union, thereby lowering the risk of branch failure into the neighbouring garden while maintaining a balanced crown where practicable this is approximately 1.5 metres in length.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1185/TPO Granted

  Oaklands Cowick Court Exeter EX2 9FE

  H1 - Yew, reduce height by 2-3m approximately, trim garden side face to tidy and contain. Justification: This mature hedge has not been managed for a few years, the proposed works are routine arboricultural maintenance to restore the yew hedge to a manageable size while preserving the overall amenity value and structural integrity of the individual yew specimens.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1263/CAT Granted

  18A Old Tiverton Road Exeter EX4 6LG

  Removal of self seeded Volunteer Sycamore Tree (T1 on site plan) this is impacting the growth and viability of the Mountain Ash tree next to it (T2 on site Plan). Mountain Ash is deemed of higher value in current nature friendly garden. Useable sycamore wood will be donated to local wood turning group. Removal of lower branches on large Sycamore (T3 on Plan) to create minimum 3m clearance over footpaths on Old Tiverton Road and Stadium Way.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1256/CAT Granted

  The Bungalow 5 Manston Terrace Exeter EX2 4NP

  T1 - Bay - Reduce in height by 4 feet, and trim the sides to compact form. Remove basal suckers. Remove one stem pressing against the shed. T2 - Silver Birch - Reduce in height by 2.5 metres (previous growth points), and reshape the crown by 1 metre to leave a balanced form

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1242/CAT Granted

  The Firs Elm Grove Road Topsham Exeter EX3 0EJ

  T1 - Gleditsia - Crown lift by 1 metre T2 - Ginkgo biloba - Reduce the height by 2.5 metres, and reshape all laterals by up to 1 metre, leaving a balanced form.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees