15 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/0772/CAT Withdrawn

  15 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

  Large oak tree at front of house. Oak tree has grown significantly and is almost touching the building. We are looking for permission to reduce and thin the crown or pollard the tree. We have consulted with a tree surgeon who advise this work could be done without damaging the tree.

  Decided 7 Aug 2024 Trees

1. 14 Oct 2025

   Received by Exeter

2. 1 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 1 December 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.

• 17 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

  24/1130/CAT Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  T1 - Lawsons Cypress - Dismantle to ground level Reason for works - the tree is a contributing factor in affecting the listed roadside wall, this wall is needing to be rebuilt and the tree needs to be removed to allow rebuild and to prevent further damage.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 17 & 19 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

  24/0411/LBC Submitted 6 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Replace section of no. 17 roof and renew flat roof. Rebuild shared no 17 &19 chimney stacks brickwork and re-render, original chimney pots to be restored.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 13 Victoria Park Road Exeter Devon EX2 4NT

  23/0354/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement front steps with new balustrade.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 13 Victoria Park Road Exeter Devon EX2 4NT

  23/0355/LBC Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement front steps with new balustrade.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• 6 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

  23/1339/CAT Submitted 1 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce in height by 3-4 metres (previous pruning points, with 3 inch diameter cuts to make), and reshape the laterals by up to 2 metres to leave a balanced form.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 14 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT

  24/0630/CAT Submitted 6 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  T1 - Monterey Pine - Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (west facing towards the property) by 1.5metres (max cut size of 9cm) Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (north facing towards the variegated Holly) by 1.5metres (max cut size of 9cm) Prune back the lateral growth from one stem (south facing towards the Witch Hazel) by 1metre (max cut size of 6-8cm) Remove 5 lowest branches to lift from the garden (max cut size of 12cm) T2 - Witch Hazel - Reduce the overall crown size by 20-30% (height and width), and crown lift to 2.5 metres clearance over the garden. T3 - Horse-Chestnut - Reduce the height by 20-30%, and reshape all ;laterals to leave a balanced form. T4 - Variegated Holly - Reduce in height by 50% T5 - Bay - Reduce to 4 metres high. T6 - Lawson cypress: Reduce in height by 50%. T7 - Lawson cypress - Reduce in height by 30%. T8 - Magnolia: Prune to gain a 1 metre clearance from the house. Crown lift to 2.5metres above ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 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