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14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

Granted Exeter 26/0029/CAT Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

The tree is some sort of pear. The grafted part is dead and the extant part is pushing down the garden wall. We would like to fell the tree. This has been a long-term plan (the tree has been unwell for several years), which is why we planted a 2 year old quince tree 2.5m away from the pear tree in 2024. We would like to fell the tree. This has been a long-term plan (the tree has been unwell for several years), which is why we planted a 2 year old quince tree 2.5m away from the pear tree in 2024.

As published by the council, reference 26/0029/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/0029/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Decided
6 Feb 2026
Ward
Duryard And St James
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EX4 4LG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 6 applications since 2023: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/0787/CAT Granted

    14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    An old apple tree that overhangs the garden at 46 Velwell Road, EX4 4LD. Work proposed to be undertaken by a qualified arborist which is to bring the tree back into balance and shape, by removing projecting branch.

    Decided 24 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 25/1378/FUL Granted

    14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    Narrowing of existing access to form pedestrian access

    Decided 1 Dec 2025 Full applications
  • 25/1379/LBC Granted

    14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    Narrowing of existing access to form pedestrian access

    Decided 1 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 24/1210/CAT Granted

    14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    T1 - x1 Cherry Tree ( in decline) - Dismantle fell & remove to ground level.

    Decided 22 Nov 2024 Trees
  • 23/1292/CAT Granted

    14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    x1 Conifer - Dismantle fell & remove to ground level. Remove all cut material from site & return to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean & tidy. x1 Conifer Stump - Grind stump to approximately 200mm below ground level. Rake arisings to form a level soil profile. x1 Dead Cherry Tree - Dismantle fell & remove to ground level & Grind stump to approximately 200mm below ground level. Rake arisings to form a level soil profile. x2 Old previous cut stumps- Grind stumps to approximately 200mm below ground level. Rake arisings to form a level soil profile.

    Decided 1 Nov 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Jan 2026

    Received by Exeter

  2. 6 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 6 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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  • 14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    26/0787/CAT Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    An old apple tree that overhangs the garden at 46 Velwell Road, EX4 4LD. Work proposed to be undertaken by a qualified arborist which is to bring the tree back into balance and shape, by removing projecting branch.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    24/1210/CAT Submitted 15 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    T1 - x1 Cherry Tree ( in decline) - Dismantle fell & remove to ground level.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    25/1378/FUL Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Narrowing of existing access to form pedestrian access

    Granted Full applications 10 docs

  • 14 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    25/1379/LBC Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Narrowing of existing access to form pedestrian access

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

  • 16 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    26/1331/LBC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Replacement windows to front elevation at ground floor.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

  • 16 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LG

    24/1041/LBC Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension, demolition of detached garage block of 4 and construction of a detached double garage and internal alterations to create a single dwellinghouse

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 44 docs
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In Exeter

  • 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