26/0927/LPD

1. 20 Jun 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Was lawful use

3. 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

• 24/1217/TPO Granted

  32 Winchester Avenue Exeter EX4 2DJ

  T1 - Oak, three stemmed tree bifurcating at approximately 2m above ground level (AGL). Eastern stem - reduce by 2m, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 50mm. Northern stem - reduce limb arising at 7m AGL by 2m, MDC 50mm. South-western stem - reduce by 2.5m, MDC 75mm. Reduce limb growing north arising at 4m AGL by 3m, MDC 75mm. Crown lift to 3m AGL. This large tree's limbs and branches are extending beyond the rest of the canopy and the intended reduction is to alleviate the weight stresses throughout the tree's limbs and unions. The works are considered arboriculturally appropriate.

  16 Oct 2024 75m away Trees
• 21/0901/FUL Granted

  6 Coventry Road Exeter Devon EX4 2DW

  Single storey rear extension.

  4 Jun 2021 168m away Full applications
• 25/1395/FUL Granted

  64 Knowle Drive Exeter EX4 2EH

  New rear access deck and steps to garden and alterations to fenestration

  8 Oct 2025 214m away Full applications
• 25/1704/FUL Granted

  18 Chester Close Exeter EX4 2EJ

  Loft conversion, including installation of 3x rooflights and 1x window to gable end.

  29 Nov 2025 299m away Full applications
• 25/1194/TPO Granted

  205 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AU

  Front Garden Area of 205, Exwick Road ( Roadside) T1 -1x Mature Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora Japonica) - Part Crown Reduce the eastern aspect of the tree (which overhangs the road) by removing approx. 2.0 metres from branch tips while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. Reduce the lowest southerly & Northern lateral branch (above Exwick Road) by removing approximately 2.0 metres from branch tips from 13.0 metres to approximately 11.0 metres. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. Pruning wounds shall not exceed 50 mm in diameter. All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations. The proposed works are required to manage the size and spread of the mature Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) in order to maintain safe clearance above Exwick Road and to reduce the risk of branch encroachment into the highway. The selective crown reduction to the eastern aspect and targeted reduction of the lowest lateral branches will alleviate excessive overhang, improve highway safety for vehicles and pedestrians, and lessen the risk of damage to high-sided vehicles. The extent of reduction has been carefully specified to retain the trees main framework and natural shape, while preserving a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. The works are therefore considered necessary for safety and management reasons, whilst being proportionate and sympathetic to the health, form, and long-term retention of the tree.

  2 Sep 2025 308m away Trees
• 26/1055/TPO Awaiting decision

  17 Gloucester Road Exeter EX4 2EF

  T5 Plane (London) Remove T6 Plane (London) Remove T7 Plane (London) Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 17 Gloucester Road Exeter EX4 2EF Estimated costs of repair to the building are £47,520.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £2,452.69 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = £49,972.69 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.

  14 Jul 2026 332m 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