Planning application
25/1484/CAT
14 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PW
Proposal
Copper Beech - T1 - situated at bottom (SW) end of garden of 14 Matford Avenue. Proposed works: Canopy reduction of 1.5 - 2m. (leaving a remaining canopy width of 8-10m and canopy height of 14 - 15.5m) Justification for works- The works are proposed to allow more natural light into the property and neighbouring gardens and to prevent the tree from obstructing views. The pruning will be carried out in line with good arboricultural practice, maintaining the trees health, form, and amenity value while keeping it at a suitable size for its setting. The tree has previously been reduced by 25% and recovered very well.
As published by the council, reference 25/1484/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Exeter
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28 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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25/1278/VOC Granted
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26/0110/CAT Granted
24 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PW
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25/1355/TPO Granted
1 Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE
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25/1709/TPO Granted
13 Leighdene Close Exeter EX2 4PN
T38 Norway maple - To carry out thinning works throughout the crown of the tree up to 20% by removing crossing , rubbing, duplicated and any significant deadwood. - To remove the lowest primary lateral branch growing towards the house which is aprox. 25cm in width. The reason for carrying out the works is allow more dappled light on the garden in summer.
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
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26/1113/CAT Awaiting decision
40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS
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26/0574/TPO Granted
Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE
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