Land North And East Of Liberty Way Exeter

1. 3 Feb 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 12 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 12 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.

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.

• 71 Mulligan Drive Exeter EX2 7SJ

  25/1129/TPO Submitted 19 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  The two trees pertaining to this application form part of a bank of trees and bushes lining Old Rydon Close and are situated immediately behind the rear boundary fence of 71 Mulligan Drive. The tree types are: 1x Oak, (marked #1 on plan),1x Sycamore (marked #2 on plan) The application is for work to prune back the length of branches on the side of 71 Mulligan Drive, back to the boundary line for the purposes of: - reducing the canopy and increasing the light into the garden of 71 Mulligan Drive, enhancing garden amenity and reducing the growth of lichen and algae - reducing the significant volume of debris from the trees into the garden i.e. leaves, dead wood, acorns, samaras etc and also bird droppings - avoiding potential damage to buildings (sycamore branches are now touching the garage and the oak tree is growing very close to the property A specialist tree surgery contractor is being engaged and they confirm they have all the relevant qualifications and insurances in place to carry out such work.

  Split decision Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Greenbank Old Rydon Lane Topsham Exeter EX2 7JW

  26/0479/FUL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use to children's home.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 1 Resolution Road Exeter EX2 7FG

  23/1528/NMA Submitted 15 Dec 2023 100 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/1106/FUL granted 25 October 2023 to change roofing material from slate to zinc, due to low pitch.

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• 1 Resolution Road Exeter EX2 7FG

  23/1106/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2023 100 yards away

  Sunroom demolition and replacement with a rear single storey extension as well as internal reconfigurations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Bridgeleigh Old Rydon Lane Topsham Exeter EX2 7JW

  24/0486/VOC Submitted 1 May 2024 100 yards away

  Variation of condition two of planning ref. 20/1475/FUL (substantial remodelling including new front extension, side extension, new roof and dormer) for a revised design.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs

• The Olive Tree Old Rydon Lane Topsham Exeter Devon EX2 7JW

  23/0327/FUL Submitted 8 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  First floor extensions with reconfiguration of roof line. Internal alterations. The current driveway/turning circle to become garden space with other existing entrance to be used as new driveway.

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 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