Planning application
25/1209/LPD
40 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS
Proposal
Install 1x rooflight to front roof elevation, replace 1x rooflight to rear roof elevation, rebuild part of rear elevation wall to match existing.
As published by the council, reference 25/1209/LPD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2025
Received by Exeter
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18 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Was lawful use
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0304/FUL Awaiting decision
32 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS
Reconfigure and extend main house and convert rear detached outbuildings into art studio.
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26/0326/CAT Granted
32 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS
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
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24/1069/FUL Granted
33 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NR
Enlargement of kitchen with rooflights installed. Erection of glazed lean to verandah and Rebuilding of lean-to store to form conservatory
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25/1157/CAT Granted
14 Highcross Road Exeter EX4 4NP
1x Olive tree - Remove 3x lowest branches that are heavily encroaching onto the garage, and prune back to the main stem. Crown lift the remaining lower canopy to achieve a minimum of 2m clearance above ground level. Reduce height by approximately 1m back to suitable growth points. Reduce remaining canopy to create a natural shape. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification The tree is beginning to outgrow its growing space and take over the small garden. Low branches are also heavily encroaching onto the properties garage.
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26/0543/DIS Decided
44 Thornton Hill Exeter EX4 4NS
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) application 25/0881/FUL Bricks, Garage door, Slate roof, Side gate, Pedestrian door, Guttering and downpipes.
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26/0824/LPD Awaiting decision
30 West Avenue Exeter EX4 4SE
Two single storey rear extensions.
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In Exeter
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26/0664/LPD Decided
50 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AX
Alterations to roof for a hip to gable conversion and rear dormer
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26/1111/LPD Awaiting decision
88 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TU
Removal of existing chimney; removal of existing projecting bay and single storey lean-to; removal of window and gate entrance.
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26/1075/LED Awaiting decision
61 Danes Road Exeter EX4 4LS
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of 61 Danes Road as two C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation. One four person HMO (The Apartment) and one six person HMO (The Chalet).
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26/0521/LED Decided
49 Sandford Walk Exeter EX1 2ET
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for four people.
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26/1060/LPD Awaiting decision
77 Broadfields Road Exeter EX2 5RQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side/rear ground floor extension.