26/0073/LED

1. 17 Jan 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 23 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Was lawful use

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 22/1322/VOC Granted

  8 Crawford Gardens Exeter Devon EX2 8HQ

  Variation of Condition 2 to 22/0549/FUL; change of design relates to removal of planting.

  26 Sep 2022 82m away Amendments
• 26/0746/CAT Granted

  64 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HX

  Fruit Tree pruning in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. T1 Pear Tree Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.0m at all compass points. All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter. T2,3,4 & 5 Apple Trees Reduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows: Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m. Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.50m at all compass points. All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter.

  26 May 2026 145m away Trees
• 23/0273/CAT Granted

  74 Queens Road Exeter Devon EX2 9EW

  T1 - Norway Maple: Fell

  25 Feb 2023 152m away Trees
• 26/0236/TPO Granted

  Besley Court Retail Park Close Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter EX2 8GJ

  T718 - Lime Suggested Works: Clear 1m of laurel from around the stem base, prune to achieve a 2m clearance from street lamp T719 - Lime Suggested Works: Remove lowest 2m of epicormic growth, remove the lowest branch in the northwestern aspect to clear the street lamp T720 - Lime Suggested Works: Remove the lowest 2m of epicormic growth T721 - Lime Suggested Works: Pollard at 6m above ground level T723 - Lime Suggested Works: Remove hanging branch suspended over the footpath in the northeastern crown aspect Rationale: Following arboricultural assessment, these works have been proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these trees. See the arboricultural report for full details

  18 Feb 2026 194m away Trees
• 26/0632/PD Granted

  61 Ebrington Road Exeter EX2 8JH

  Prior approval for construction of single storey rear extension measuring 5m deep x 3.12m max height x 3m eaves height.

  1 May 2026 216m away Prior approval
• 23/0221/CAT Granted

  38 Alphington Road Exeter Devon EX2 8HS

  T001 - a full crown reduction by 1-1.5 m

  17 Feb 2023 221m away Trees

• 26/0664/LPD Decided

  50 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AX

  Alterations to roof for a hip to gable conversion and rear dormer

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1111/LPD Awaiting decision

  88 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TU

  Removal of existing chimney; removal of existing projecting bay and single storey lean-to; removal of window and gate entrance.

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1075/LED Awaiting decision

  61 Danes Road Exeter EX4 4LS

  Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of 61 Danes Road as two C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation. One four person HMO (The Apartment) and one six person HMO (The Chalet).

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0521/LED Decided

  49 Sandford Walk Exeter EX1 2ET

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for four people.

  8 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1060/LPD Awaiting decision

  77 Broadfields Road Exeter EX2 5RQ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side/rear ground floor extension.

  15 Jul 2026 Lawful development