1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

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

• 25/1307/VOC Granted

  1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  Variation of condition two (drawings) of 25/0534/FUL (Single storey rear extension granted 26/06/2025) to include link to utility room

  Decided 7 Nov 2025 Amendments
• 24/1329/TPO Granted

  1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  T1 - Sycamore. Reduce southern aspect by 2m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 40mm. T2 - Sycamore. Reduce lower third of southern canopy by 1.5m, MDC 30mm T4 - Turkey Oak. Reduce height by approximately 6m to suitable growth points, MDC 175-200mm. Reduce north, south & west aspects by up to 3m, MDC 75mm. Reduce large eastern limb by 4-5m, MDC 125mm. Remove major hazardous deadwood. Reason for works: T1 & T2 are causing a nuisance to the neighbouring property 'Oakdene', over-dominance of their outdoor space and multiple branches have broken tiles and guttering of outbuildings. These works are considered arboriculturally appropriate. T4 is a fine mature specimen with a broad spreading canopy. Detailed inspection carried out in July 2021 showed multiple issue around the base of the tree; multiple fungi were present, Ganoderma resinaceum and Kretzschmaria deusta, both of which are known to be an aggressive decay fungi. Resistograph microdrill testing was carried out in 2021 and results show there has been a reduction in structural integrity. See report and drill testing results for further detail. The tree has been re-inspected more recently (October 2024) and conditions are not thought to have improved. Due to the tree's location with 1 Matford Rd, Oakdene and Matford Road a crown reduction is essential to reduce loadings at the base of the tree to reduce the significant risk of failure and to ensure the tree's longevity.

  Decided 11 Dec 2024 Trees

1. 30 Sep 2025

   Received by Exeter

2. 31 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 31 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.

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• 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  24/1329/TPO Submitted 5 Nov 2024 37m away

  T1 - Sycamore. Reduce southern aspect by 2m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 40mm. T2 - Sycamore. Reduce lower third of southern canopy by 1.5m, MDC 30mm T4 - Turkey Oak. Reduce height by approximately 6m to suitable growth points, MDC 175-200mm. Reduce north, south & west aspects by up to 3m, MDC 75mm. Reduce large eastern limb by 4-5m, MDC 125mm. Remove major hazardous deadwood. Reason for works: T1 & T2 are causing a nuisance to the neighbouring property 'Oakdene', over-dominance of their outdoor space and multiple branches have broken tiles and guttering of outbuildings. These works are considered arboriculturally appropriate. T4 is a fine mature specimen with a broad spreading canopy. Detailed inspection carried out in July 2021 showed multiple issue around the base of the tree; multiple fungi were present, Ganoderma resinaceum and Kretzschmaria deusta, both of which are known to be an aggressive decay fungi. Resistograph microdrill testing was carried out in 2021 and results show there has been a reduction in structural integrity. See report and drill testing results for further detail. The tree has been re-inspected more recently (October 2024) and conditions are not thought to have improved. Due to the tree's location with 1 Matford Rd, Oakdene and Matford Road a crown reduction is essential to reduce loadings at the base of the tree to reduce the significant risk of failure and to ensure the tree's longevity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  25/1307/VOC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 43m away

  Variation of condition two (drawings) of 25/0534/FUL (Single storey rear extension granted 26/06/2025) to include link to utility room

  Granted Amendments Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

  24/0933/LPD Submitted 14 Aug 2024 68m 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

• 2 Matford Lane Exeter EX2 4PS

  24/1290/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2024 70m away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Stoneycombe Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  26/1319/CAT Submitted 1 Sep 2026 75m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Please see Plan attached. This plan was submitted with a similar application on 7 October 2020. T 1 was felled in 2020. T2 and T3 were pollarded. T2 and T3 require pollarding again because of their proximity to the house. See detail on plan.) T3 is already touching the house and over the roof.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Stoneycombe Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  24/0884/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2024 79m away

  Formation of pedestrian gate in western boundary.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 26/1178/CAT Granted

  The Boathouse Bowling Green Road Topsham EX3 0BE

  Maple (single dot on aerial photo) dismantle to near ground level. Red Oak (double dot on aerial photo) reduction in height of approximately 5.0m and a reduction in southern lateral spread by between 3.0 and 4.0m

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1093/CAT Withdrawn

  Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NU

  remove two dying trees in car park area and deadwood the copper beech tree next to main car park

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/1372/TPO Awaiting decision

  OPEN SPACE/ GARDENS TO THE SOUTH EAST OF THE MAIN BUILDING OF "SOUTH GRANGE

  T006 Common lime(Tilia x vulgaris) - Remove epicormic growth immediately prior to next inspection., Sever ivy and allow to die off naturally. T008 Silver birch(Betula pendula) - Crown raise to provide a minimum of 2.5 meters vertical clearance over the adjacent pedestrian route to the South. T009 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - Crown raise to provide a minimum of 2.5 meters vertical clearance over the adjacent pedestrian route to the South.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1356/CAT Awaiting decision

  County Hall Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD

  Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) which has a large cavity located within the main crown with dead wood thought and chicken of the wood fungus at around 1.6-1.7 m from ground level. to be Sectional felled/ dismantled due to a main entrance into County hall ground meaning prolonged dwell time car parking adjacent and footpaths underneath.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1355/CAT Awaiting decision

  12 Dinham Crescent Exeter EX4 4EF

  T1 Monterey Cypress - To remove all large dead wood T2 Dead Plum - To Fell T4 Apple - To reduce height of tree by 3m and reshape leaving a natural flowing tree line (From 12/14m to 10/12m) T7 Dead Silver Birch - To Fell T17 Cypress - To Fell T21 Purple Plum - To reduce the overall size of the tree by 3m to secondary crown (From 12/14m to 10/12m) T22 Plum - To fell Southern Stem T27 Sycamore - Fell Southeast stem over neighboring properties with basal decay, reduced remaining two stems by 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to reduce sail mass See Included document: surveys.2026.WeareCliffs for full specification and justifications

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees