Planning application
25/1356/LPD
15 Moorland Way Exeter EX4 2ET
Proposal
Change of use from dwelling (C3b use) to Children's Home (C2 use), occupied by 3 children from age 12-18.
As published by the council, reference 25/1356/LPD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by Exeter
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7 Nov 2025
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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25/1046/FUL Granted
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Replace conservatory with a enlarged rear extension.
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25/1705/TPO Granted
North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ
This application relates to the Ash trees on the Rackfield allotments site which are adjacent to my property. Please see the attached location sketch (Ash_trees_location_Nov2025.jpg) These trees are overhanging my property, including an expensive summerhouse. The trees often shed branches which fall in to my garden. I am seeking permission to reduce the overhanging branches by 50%. In principle, the work should be carried out by the City Council, but I am assuming that there are no funds available for this work. As a result, I am reluctantly prepared to pay for this work. I intend to employ Greentrees Arboricultural Service Ltd to carry out the work. We have used this company regularly for nearly 30 years. A photograph of the branches is attached (Planning1.jpg) Additional information, as requested. There are two large branches of about 5 metres in length and the application is to allow these to be reduced to about 2.5 metres. In addition, there are two smaller branches of about 3 metred in length and the application is to allow these to be reduced to about 1.5 metres. It is difficult to be more specific about the work, as photographs are of limited use. If more detail of the work is required, I would like to respectfully suggest a 10-minute site meeting with one of the conservation/tree team.
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23/0027/CAT Granted
Allotment Garden Rackfields Exwick Hill Exeter Devon
Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior), Plot 80,015.00 Description of works: Fell / dismantle to near ground level (coppice). Reasons: Historically coppiced, primary stems arising from acute poorly formed primary unions, that are at significant risk of failure as a result. Replanting: Adjacent allotment holder being provided with 2-3 fruit trees in order to mitigate the impact of the works and help to sustain canopy cover in the area.
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26/0653/CAT Granted
4 Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AT
Tree 1 - Sycamore - Fell due to low amenity value and location in corner of small garden and is becoming too large to maintain. The garden is not suitable for additional planting so we will seek out a tree planting project in Exeter to donate and plant with.
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21/0436/FUL Granted
Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter Devon EX4 2AT
Build detached garage block on car park area
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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.