North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/1345/CAT Granted

  North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ

  NorthReduce height of laurel Trees

  Decided 8 Nov 2023 Trees

1. 29 Nov 2025

   Received by Exeter

2. 2 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 2 February 2026, 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.

• Allotment Garden Rackfields Exwick Hill Exeter Devon

  23/0027/CAT Submitted 9 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ

  23/1345/CAT Submitted 3 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  NorthReduce height of laurel Trees

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 4 Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AT

  26/0653/CAT Submitted 6 May 2026 100 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Cobham Gibbs House Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter Devon EX4 2AT

  23/0587/CAT Submitted 12 May 2023 100 yards away

  2x sibling sycamore trees of which are a part of the group, to also be felled at the same time. This makes clear use of the car park space and allowing for a concrete bases to be put in place without root movement below ground.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Cobham Gibbs House Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter Devon EX4 2AT

  23/0032/TPO Submitted 11 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  LOCATION: Gable House, Exwick Manor, 237 Exwick Road, Exeter Devon EX4 2AT PROPOSAL: Tree 1 - American Oak - Fell due to low amenity value and location in the middle of a parking area where a garage/storage area is to be created. The site is not suitable for additional planting so we will seek out a tree planting project in Exeter to donate and plant with. Tree 2 - Sycamore - Fell due to low amenity value and location within the boundary of a parking area where a garage/storage area is to be created. The site is not suitable for additional planting so we will seek out a tree planting project in Exeter to donate and plant with. APPLICATION NUMBER: 20/1110/CAT

  Decided Trees 9 docs

• Gable House Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter Devon EX4 2AT

  21/1023/TPO Submitted 25 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Tree1: American Red Oak - Fell and root removal for proposed garage application Tree 2: Sycamore - Fell and root removal for proposed garage application

  Refused Trees 3 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