Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/0679/TPO Split decision

  Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU

  Cedar T1 Specification - Reduce the top of the tree back to the previous point at approximately 17m above ground level by removing the 'dog leg' apical stem, using a 150mm maximum cut diameter. - Reduce the sides of the western, northern and eastern crown aspects by up to 2m from 5.5m to approximately 3.5m, using a 60mm maximum cut diameter Justification - There has been notable excavation undertaken within 30cm of the main stem, which includes some root severance - The greatest risk is from the tree uprooting and striking several parked cars; this risk is considered tolerable. - Without seeing the tree before the disturbance, it is difficult to form a confident opinion, on that basis intervention is merited. Holly T3 Specification - Fell Justification - The base of the northern stem is growing in contact with the pillar of the retaining wall. The wall is pushing out towards the footpath (away from the tree) and there are extensive cracks travelling along the mortar. - Reparation works do not seem merited with the tree in situ. Replacement tree - Planted on the greenspace approx. 4m to the east - 1x bare root (8-10) standard Hornbeam

  Decided 3 Aug 2026 Trees
• 25/1637/TPO Granted

  Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU

  Cedar T1 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the lower southern crown from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern crown aspect growing in contact with the wall and the overhead telecoms wires. Ash T2 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the southern crown aspect from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern side of the crown growing in contact with neighbouring property or further overhanging it.

  Decided 4 Dec 2025 Trees

1. 3 Apr 2024

   Received by Exeter

2. 16 Apr 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 10 June 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.

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• Dene Court Kahanah Care Butts Road Exeter Devon EX2 5HU

  21/0970/TPO Submitted 17 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  318- T1- Cedar- Crown raise by 3M to allow access for vehicles and ground maintenance as branches currently at head height on the grass. Remove low hanging branches that overhang the road extensively on the wall side and are rubbing against the wall and also on the BT communication line. 318- T3- Manna Ash- 1.5-2m reduction and a 20% thin. This tree has grown out to one side and is rubbing on BT lines whilst also starting to fill the neighbours gutters with leaf litter. One low hanging branch is also effecting the safety of residents as it's at head height. Customer wants the tree to be rebalanced and safety restored for residents and the BT line. 318- T4- Holly- 1.5m reduction and a 10-15% thin. Low hanging branches are encroaching head height on the public footpath and access is required underneath for grounds maintenance. 15% thin allows for a general tidy up as it's now quite dense. 318- G1- Plane- 15% thin. This tree has grown towards the light as there was previously another tree sheltering it. The sheltering tree was removed in previous years but the tree needs to be rebalanced a little. Branches have been broken off by the local bus and one long branch is threatening BT cables.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU

  25/1637/TPO Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Cedar T1 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the lower southern crown from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern crown aspect growing in contact with the wall and the overhead telecoms wires. Ash T2 Proposed specification: Reduce the radial spread of the southern crown aspect from 5m to 3m by removing approximately 2m, with a 60mm maximum cut diameter. Reason for proposed works: Early intervention to prevent the southern side of the crown growing in contact with neighbouring property or further overhanging it.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU

  26/0679/TPO Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

  Cedar T1 Specification - Reduce the top of the tree back to the previous point at approximately 17m above ground level by removing the 'dog leg' apical stem, using a 150mm maximum cut diameter. - Reduce the sides of the western, northern and eastern crown aspects by up to 2m from 5.5m to approximately 3.5m, using a 60mm maximum cut diameter Justification - There has been notable excavation undertaken within 30cm of the main stem, which includes some root severance - The greatest risk is from the tree uprooting and striking several parked cars; this risk is considered tolerable. - Without seeing the tree before the disturbance, it is difficult to form a confident opinion, on that basis intervention is merited. Holly T3 Specification - Fell Justification - The base of the northern stem is growing in contact with the pillar of the retaining wall. The wall is pushing out towards the footpath (away from the tree) and there are extensive cracks travelling along the mortar. - Reparation works do not seem merited with the tree in situ. Replacement tree - Planted on the greenspace approx. 4m to the east - 1x bare root (8-10) standard Hornbeam

  Split decision Trees 5 docs

• Wonford Inn 17 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5DL

  26/0205/FUL Submitted 13 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from public house (sui generis) to single dwelling (Class C3)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• Wonford Inn 17 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5DL

  25/0228/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing buildings. Proposed apartment block comprising 9 no. residential units plus amenity space, bin store, cycle store and all associated development

  Refused Full applications Demolition 36 docs

• 29 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5DQ

  26/0385/DIS Submitted 17 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 4 (SAP calculations), 5 (Materials), and 6 (Details of External Doors, Windows, Rainwater Goods, Eaves details) of planning permission 23/0079/FUL - Construction of 2 no. two bedroom semi-detached dwellings (C3 Use Class) with parking, landscaping and associated works.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 26/1024/FUL Granted

  6 Majorfield Road Topsham EX3 0ES

  Replacement roof for kitchen extension with slate tile, revised pitch and rooflights. Replace downpipes and guttering with wider metal pipes and repair damage to the open eaves maintaining air flow

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/0105/FUL Withdrawn

  Tickle And Reynolds 83 Heavitree Road Exeter EX1 2ND

  Change of use, refurbishment and extension of existing property into nine flats, and associated works

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/1080/FUL Granted

  Exeter Tool Shop Thurlow Road Exeter EX4 7AA

  Replace timber shopfront with aluminium frame shopfront with secure glazing windows.

  Received 18 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/0895/FUL Granted

  Site Of Royal Clarence Hotel Cathedral Yard Exeter EX1 1HD

  Redevelopment of the Royal Clarence, to include 25 new residential dwellings on the upper floors with part residential on the ground and part basement floor. Commercial on the remaining ground and basement floor as a public house and restaurant.

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1265/FUL Granted

  21 Brookway Exeter EX1 3JJ

  Installation of uPVC double-glazed windows to enclose the existing front balcony area.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications