Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DT

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

• 25/1815/TPO Granted

  Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DT

  T1 Holm Oak, shorten side limbs to restore a safe clear cordon around the substation while maintaining screen from the road T9 Acer, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health and appearance of the tree T13 Holm Oak, reduce new growth back to old cuts and remove epicormic growth T14 Oak, Dead wood T17,18, 19, 20,21 and 22 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees and keep them from competing with the shrubs underneath T31,32,33,34 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the appearance of the trees T40 ,T41 Lime, remove dead wood and epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees T61 Ash, reduce length of two branches over steps by 3m to ensure the safety of pedestrians T70 Turkey Oak remove epicormic growth to stop a thick bushy growth at the base of the tree T88 Holm Oak lift crown to 4m above lawn to previous cuts. Since it was trimmed last it put on thick low hanging growth that is shading the lawn and flowerbed T89 Lime, remove epicormic growth to maintain a high crown T90 Oak, lift to 5m above carpark and garden. The lowest branches are often hit by high vehicles so lifting to 5m will ensure safety of vehicles and reduce the risk of property damage by a falling branch. by matching the garden side to 5m it will maintain the balanced look of the tree T112 Sycamore, reduce branches overhanging the main road and remove dying top to encourage new growth further in to ensure public safety T107 Ash, remove lowest secondary branch over the main road. diameter approximately 50mm to avoid risk of being hit by high sided vehicles

  Decided 25 Feb 2026 Trees

1. 9 Dec 2024

   Received by Exeter

2. 16 Dec 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 17 January 2025, 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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• Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DT

  25/1815/TPO Submitted 21 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  T1 Holm Oak, shorten side limbs to restore a safe clear cordon around the substation while maintaining screen from the road T9 Acer, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health and appearance of the tree T13 Holm Oak, reduce new growth back to old cuts and remove epicormic growth T14 Oak, Dead wood T17,18, 19, 20,21 and 22 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees and keep them from competing with the shrubs underneath T31,32,33,34 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the appearance of the trees T40 ,T41 Lime, remove dead wood and epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees T61 Ash, reduce length of two branches over steps by 3m to ensure the safety of pedestrians T70 Turkey Oak remove epicormic growth to stop a thick bushy growth at the base of the tree T88 Holm Oak lift crown to 4m above lawn to previous cuts. Since it was trimmed last it put on thick low hanging growth that is shading the lawn and flowerbed T89 Lime, remove epicormic growth to maintain a high crown T90 Oak, lift to 5m above carpark and garden. The lowest branches are often hit by high vehicles so lifting to 5m will ensure safety of vehicles and reduce the risk of property damage by a falling branch. by matching the garden side to 5m it will maintain the balanced look of the tree T112 Sycamore, reduce branches overhanging the main road and remove dying top to encourage new growth further in to ensure public safety T107 Ash, remove lowest secondary branch over the main road. diameter approximately 50mm to avoid risk of being hit by high sided vehicles

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter1 EX2 7DT

  23/1506/TPO Submitted 11 Dec 2023 100 yards away

  T4 Oak , remove dead wood and epicormic growth T19,20,21,22 Sycamore , remove epicormic growth and ivy growing up the tree T40, 42 , Lime remove deadwood and epicormic growth T56, Turkey Oak, prune back excessively long low branch that extends over to new roof by 25% to reduce the leverage and remove the risk of failure T62 Ash, Remove dead wood T70, Turkey Oak, remove epicormic growth T79, Lime, Remove dead wood and epicormic growth T80, Eucalyptus, Re-pollard back to previous cuts T85,Lime, remove epicormic growth T86, Holm Oak, remove new growth from previous cuts to 2m away from roof T87,89, Lime, remove epicormic growth T90, Turkey Oak, remove epicormic growth and dead wood T114, Sycamore, remove dead limbs T115, Holm Oak. reduce top of crown down to remove large split . upon inspection a large crack was found see photo I propose to remove all growth down to healthy wood and re-shape the crown to preserve the integrity of the tree See annotated photo

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 7DT

  19/1668/TPO Submitted 26 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Turkey Oak, (T4) remove secondary branches drooping downwards to 5m Sycamore (T16) remove small branches above No. 22 roof Sycamores (T17-22) inspect, deadwood and remove epicormic growth, and lift lower branches to the north over fence Lime (T40-41) remove epicormic growth and deadwood Sycamore(T47) remove epicormic growth Horse Chestnut(T65) remove epicormic growth and remove lower middle branch Ash(T66) remove low branch over patio Ash(T68) dead wood and remove small low branch Turkey Oak (T70) remove epicormic growth and small branch over road Beech(T77) reduce crown back to just below old cuts . this is due to presence of decay in the old cuts Beech(T78) reduce crown back to old cuts Lime (T79) reduce crown back to just below old cuts due to decay in said cuts Eucalyptus (T80) Re-pollard Lime (T87) remove epicormic growth Red Oak (T98) remove epicormic growth Sycamore(T101) remove lowest branches Hornbeam(T102) lift low branches sycamore (T104) remove 2 low branches over alleyway and over neighbour English Oak(T116) remove epicormic growth and inspect English Oak(T117) lift branches over patio and aerial

  Granted Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 550 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DP

  25/1624/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing single-storey extension, erection of linked, single-storey, dependant relative's annexe.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 550 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DP

  26/0700/FUL Submitted 14 May 2026 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing single-storey extension, erection of linked, single-storey, annexe.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Topsham Town A F C Exeter Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0LT

  22/0382/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2022 300 yards away

  Installation of eight, 15m tall floodlights.

  Withdrawn Full applications 10 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