Devonshire Place Play Area Devonshire Place Exeter

1. 13 May 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 15 July 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.

• 80 Pennsylvania Road Exeter Devon EX4 6DG

  23/0500/TPO Submitted 18 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  T1 and T2 - western red cedars - as you can see from the structural engineers report, the trees roots systems are pushing against, and damaging, the retaining wall adjacent to the pavement. In the past, the wall has been patched/repaired but as this is going to be a worsening problem and the owners of the property have a legal duty of care for health and safety. As a result they need to deal with the situation with the wall, unfortunately it would appear that the removal of the two trees, and then the major repair works to the two walls, and behind the walls where the root systems are, is required. As a result this is an application to dismantle the trees T1 and T2. If the tree officer dealing with this application feels there is an alternative method where retaining the trees and cutting away at their root systems is a possibility then the owners of the trees would be happy to have this actioned. They are also aware and happy to carry out replanting to the front of the properties in the areas currently taken up by T1 and T2. I feel this could possibly create a more biodiverse and native vista.

  Refused Trees 3 docs

• 11 Devonshire Place Exeter EX4 6JA

  26/1311/CAT Submitted 30 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Oct

  The tree is a Cypress tree located at the front of 11 Devonshire place, to the right hand side when looking at the house. We would like to replace the tree with a native tree species - either a rowan or a cherry - in order to provide flowers for pollinators in the spring/summer and food for birds in the winter. We would like to do the removal in late (~Nov) 2026, well after the bird breeding season, in order to plant the new tree in early 2027 after the last frosts. The tree itself sits at the boundary of a conservation area.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 8 Devonshire Place Exeter Devon EX4 6JA

  23/0562/CAT Submitted 4 May 2023 50 yards away

  T1 Eucalyptus tree located in rear garden, remove 1 limb max diameter 70mm and reduce height by approximately 1.5m both due to starting to outgrow position and ensure continued health and longevity.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 15 Devonshire Place Exeter Devon EX4 6JA

  23/0394/CAT Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Thuja plicata (T1); Crown height reduction by a maximum of 2.0m. North and eastern crown spread reduction of 1.0m and south and west by 2.0m. Crown lift over the highway to 5.2m (Highways act 1980) with the rest of the canopy lifted to 3.0m above ground level. Prune away from street lamp to achieve 1.0 - 2.0m clearance to improve lighting splay. Maximum diameter of cuts 50mm.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 33 Edgerton Park Road Exeter Devon EX4 6DD

  20/0044/CAT Submitted 13 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Holm Oak T1- fell because the tree has a fungus causing decay, visible wound/rot on trunk.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 70 Pennsylvania Road Exeter Devon EX4 6DF

  23/0652/FUL Submitted 26 May 2023 100 yards away

  Two storey building containing purpose-built student accommodation comprising 6 bedrooms

  Refused Full applications 28 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