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 50 yards 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

• Manna Ash Court Matford Lane Exeter Devon EX2 4PU

  20/0010/TPO Submitted 3 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  T1 - Holm Oak - Crown lift by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE

  25/1307/VOC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards 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

• 1 Matford Road Exeter Devon EX2 4PE

  21/1207/TPO Submitted 30 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  T16 - Ash. Dismantle to ground level T25 - Cypress. Dismantle to ground level A1 - Mixed species. Crown raise to 5.5m over road only and 2.5m over footpath only Reason or works: Safety - T16 is a large mature tree that bifurcates at approximately 4m above ground level. Suspected history of limb loss at this union, bark dysfunction and compression fork formed. Large buttress root growing south from tree is causing significant disruption to neighbour's patio. T25 is dead A1 - to comply with the Highways Act 1980

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Spring House Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PD

  26/1266/CAT Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  1. Group G2 - Mixed Species Work: Prune to clear buildings by 1m. Reason: Branches are growing too close to the building. Pruning will provide a minimum 1 metre clearance and help prevent branch contact, abrasion to the structure and future maintenance issues. 2. Group G6 - Mixed Species Work: Prune to provide 2m clearance from neighbouring property. Reason: Vegetation is encroaching towards adjacent land. The pruning is recommended to maintain a reasonable separation from neighbouring property and prevent nuisance or potential damage. 3. Tree 5 (Tag 733) - Pittosporum Work: Prune to clear adjacent building by at least 1m. Reason: The survey records that the tree is growing at an angle and is in contact with the adjacent building, with the crown close to the structure. Pruning is required to remove contact and establish an appropriate clearance. 4. Tree 11 (Tag 737) - Turkey Oak Work: Crown lift to provide 5.2m clearance over the adjacent road. Reason: Low branches extend over the highway. Crown lifting is required to achieve the statutory highway clearance of approximately 5.2 metres and reduce the risk of vehicle strikes 5. Tree 21 (Tag 736) - Pittosporum Work: Prune to provide 2m clearance from the building. Reason: The survey notes that the crown is close to the building/infrastructure. Pruning will establish a suitable clearance and reduce the potential for branch contact with the structure.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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

• 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