6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

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

• 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
• 23/1414/LPD Granted

  6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

  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.

  Decided 2 Feb 2024 Lawful development

1. 13 Aug 2025

   Received by Exeter

2. 23 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 3 October 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.

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.

• 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

  23/1414/LPD Submitted 21 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2 64 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

• 1 Longacres Exeter EX2 4LW

  26/1484/CAT Submitted 6 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 23 Wonford Road Exeter Devon EX2 4LH

  23/0595/FUL Submitted 16 May 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement rear dormer, widen vehicle entrance, Replace windows for doors to rear, add velux roof light.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 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

• 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