4 Lovelace Gardens Exeter EX2 8XQ

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 13 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

Exeter granted permission on 18 August 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.

• 4 Lovelace Gardens Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ

  23/0421/CAT Submitted 27 Mar 2023 55m away

  Silver Birch - Fell.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 14 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU

  24/0774/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2024 82m away

  Proposed two roof lights on the rear elevations to facilitate a loft conversion alongside the maintenance of existing sash windows and front door.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 14 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU

  24/0758/LBC Submitted 4 Jul 2024 82m away

  Proposed two roof lights on the rear elevations to facilitate a loft conversion alongside the maintenance of existing sash windows and front door.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 2 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH

  26/0395/TPO Submitted 18 Mar 2026 100m away

  T1 - 1Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Carry out a crown reduction in height, pruning the upper canopy back to the previously established pruning points, whilst selectively reducing and shaping the remaining canopy to maintain a balanced and natural crown form. The lower branches are to be retained to allow for the continued use of bird feeders currently installed within the lower canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree. All arisings generated from the works shall be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy upon completion. Justification The proposed works seek to undertake a modest crown reduction to the height of the Silver Birch by approximately 1.5 metres, returning the canopy to either approximately 4.5 metres in height or to previous pruning points. The radial spread of the crown will remain unchanged. The tree is of relatively small stature and is located in close proximity to the adjacent property at 2 Westcombe, where it contributes to shading of internal living spaces and the immediate garden area. The proposed reduction is considered proportionate and necessary to increase natural light levels to the neighbouring property, thereby improving residential amenity. The specification has been carefully designed to ensure that the works are limited in scope and will not adversely affect the long-term health, structural integrity, or visual amenity of the tree. The main framework of the crown will be retained, and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure will remain following the works. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010Tree Work Recommendations, with individual pruning wounds restricted to a maximum of 40 mm in diameter.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• St Michaels And All Angels Church Rectory Drive Exeter EX2 8XJ

  24/0468/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2024 101m away

  New roof-mounted PV solar panels.

  Granted Full applications Roofing 14 docs

• 7 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH

  26/0153/TPO Submitted 2 Feb 2026 109m away

  T1 Walnut. Fell. Tree is dead.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/1178/CAT Granted

  The Boathouse Bowling Green Road Topsham EX3 0BE

  Maple (single dot on aerial photo) dismantle to near ground level. Red Oak (double dot on aerial photo) reduction in height of approximately 5.0m and a reduction in southern lateral spread by between 3.0 and 4.0m

  5 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1093/CAT Withdrawn

  Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NU

  remove two dying trees in car park area and deadwood the copper beech tree next to main car park

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/1372/TPO Awaiting decision

  OPEN SPACE/ GARDENS TO THE SOUTH EAST OF THE MAIN BUILDING OF "SOUTH GRANGE

  T006 Common lime(Tilia x vulgaris) - Remove epicormic growth immediately prior to next inspection., Sever ivy and allow to die off naturally. T008 Silver birch(Betula pendula) - Crown raise to provide a minimum of 2.5 meters vertical clearance over the adjacent pedestrian route to the South. T009 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - Crown raise to provide a minimum of 2.5 meters vertical clearance over the adjacent pedestrian route to the South.

  11 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1356/CAT Awaiting decision

  County Hall Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD

  Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) which has a large cavity located within the main crown with dead wood thought and chicken of the wood fungus at around 1.6-1.7 m from ground level. to be Sectional felled/ dismantled due to a main entrance into County hall ground meaning prolonged dwell time car parking adjacent and footpaths underneath.

  8 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1355/CAT Awaiting decision

  12 Dinham Crescent Exeter EX4 4EF

  T1 Monterey Cypress - To remove all large dead wood T2 Dead Plum - To Fell T4 Apple - To reduce height of tree by 3m and reshape leaving a natural flowing tree line (From 12/14m to 10/12m) T7 Dead Silver Birch - To Fell T17 Cypress - To Fell T21 Purple Plum - To reduce the overall size of the tree by 3m to secondary crown (From 12/14m to 10/12m) T22 Plum - To fell Southern Stem T27 Sycamore - Fell Southeast stem over neighboring properties with basal decay, reduced remaining two stems by 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to reduce sail mass See Included document: surveys.2026.WeareCliffs for full specification and justifications

  8 Sep 2026 Trees