Planning application
The Old Coach House Mount Howe Topsham EX3 0BG
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Proposed new fenestration and roof lights
As published by the council, reference 26/0028/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0028/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 7 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 14 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Topsham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX3 0BG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exeter register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/1681/CAT Granted
The Old Coach House Mount Howe Topsham EX3 0BG
T1- Ash Condition: Fair to declining. The tree is growing at a noticeable angle towards the dwelling. Issues: -Root activity is already causing damage to the low retaining wall along the driveway. -Continued growth poses a risk to a boundary wall of the driveway. -The lean towards the property presents a potential future hazard should the tree fail during adverse weather. -The trees root system also restricts the proposed widening of the driveway for vehicle access. Recommendation: Removal to prevent further structural damage and to improve site safety. T2 Elm Condition: Poor. The tree exhibits signs of decay and partial rot within the main stem. Issues: -Deteriorating structure with low amenity value. -Extensive ivy and bramble infestation. -Proximity to the boundary fence. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. Recommendation: Removal due to poor health, structural weakness, and limited retention value. T3 Cherry Plum Condition: Poor. Ivy and bramble infestation present. Issues: -Toxic to dogs and potentially harmful to humans if ingested. -Provides little amenity or ecological value in current condition. -Growing into the garden fence and competing with adjacent trees. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. Recommendation: Removal due to toxicity concerns, poor condition, and encroachment issues. T4 and T5 Apple Trees Condition: Poor. Infested with ivy and brambles for an extended period, reducing vigour. Issues: -Toxic to dogs. -Suppressed growth and limited productivity. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. -Growing into the garden fence Recommendation: Removal due to poor health, toxicity concerns, and to improve sunlight and airflow to the rear of the house.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jan 2026
Received by Exeter
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14 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Morris Architectural Design Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Newton Abbot
Active · incorporated 2020 · Newton Abbot
53 applications on PlanIndex · across 18 councils · 80% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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Exeter granted permission on 23 March 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.
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The Old Coach House Mount Howe Topsham EX3 0BG
T1- Ash Condition: Fair to declining. The tree is growing at a noticeable angle towards the dwelling. Issues: -Root activity is already causing damage to the low retaining wall along the driveway. -Continued growth poses a risk to a boundary wall of the driveway. -The lean towards the property presents a potential future hazard should the tree fail during adverse weather. -The trees root system also restricts the proposed widening of the driveway for vehicle access. Recommendation: Removal to prevent further structural damage and to improve site safety. T2 Elm Condition: Poor. The tree exhibits signs of decay and partial rot within the main stem. Issues: -Deteriorating structure with low amenity value. -Extensive ivy and bramble infestation. -Proximity to the boundary fence. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. Recommendation: Removal due to poor health, structural weakness, and limited retention value. T3 Cherry Plum Condition: Poor. Ivy and bramble infestation present. Issues: -Toxic to dogs and potentially harmful to humans if ingested. -Provides little amenity or ecological value in current condition. -Growing into the garden fence and competing with adjacent trees. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. Recommendation: Removal due to toxicity concerns, poor condition, and encroachment issues. T4 and T5 Apple Trees Condition: Poor. Infested with ivy and brambles for an extended period, reducing vigour. Issues: -Toxic to dogs. -Suppressed growth and limited productivity. -Contributing to shading of the rear elevation, exacerbating damp conditions. -Growing into the garden fence Recommendation: Removal due to poor health, toxicity concerns, and to improve sunlight and airflow to the rear of the house.
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