29 Cornflower Hill Exeter EX4 2PD

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exeter took a median of 50 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exeter for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 20 Garland Close Exeter EX4 2NS

  23/0964/TPO Submitted 31 Jul 2023 186m away

  [PERMISSION NOT REQUIRED] As there is no TPO in place, the tree does not have a TPO number. My knowledge of tree species is woefully inadequate, and I am unable to identify the tree by its species. The tree I wish to have felled is the only tree in the back garden of the property; it is slightly taller than the house and is right next to our fence. In fact, it is damaging our fence by its proximity!

  Decided Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 52 Lavender Road Exeter Devon EX4 2PT

  21/0989/FUL Submitted 21 Jun 2021 307m away

  Construction of concrete deck in rear garden.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 73 Burrator Drive Exeter EX4 2EW

  24/0660/NMA Submitted 12 Jun 2024 390m away

  Amendment to roof design for previous approval 17/0284/FUL to delete the proposed lantern roof light approved under the subsequent variation of condition application 23/1327/VOC, now proposed as a flat roof design only

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer 6 docs

• Former Exwick Middle School Exeter Devon EX4 2EF

  19/1483/TPO Submitted 24 Oct 2019 449m away

  Crown lift + lateral side reduction - Monterey Pine tree

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Northmore House Cleve Lane Exeter EX4 2AR

  25/1495/TPO Submitted 23 Oct 2025 490m away

  T1 - Monterey Pine - Thin the density of the lowest primary lateral branch (which directly overhangs the front garden of the adjacent property) by 30%. This will consist of third order growth only, natural target pruning, and dead wood. Diameter cuts made will be restricted to 2 inch diameter. Reasons - Residents have been worried about this branch for many years. Re-assurance has been provided, and weight removed in the past. The proposed work is designed to reduce the 'sail effect' of the canopy, without adversely affecting the vigour and health of the limb/tree. T2 - Dying Yes tree - Reduce to approximately 6 metres high, or the bowl of the main stem. Reasons - The tree is dying, with very little living growth left. The work is essentially a pollard, and a last chance effort to invigorate the tree into producing foliage. Although pollarding does not always work, this tree will not survive, and start dropping the dead lateral branches. Reducing the size of a crown can concentrate a trees resources into producing new foliage, and so this remedial work is recommended. T3 - Holm Oak - Reduce one stem overhanging the rear gardens of Canterbury Rd by 4 metres. Cut size of approx. 27cm. The stem in question comes into contact (lower down) with the previously reduced stem overhanging the gardens. Reasons - The stem originates from a groups of stems forming the crown of the tree. The tree was coppiced earlier in its life, hence the multi stemmed re-growth. This re-growth is inherently weak, and there are significant lateral forces exerted, especially in high winds, making it likely for stems to fail at the original union. Currently the stem in question moves to a greater degree (observed in moderate winds) when compared with the rest of the crown. Therefore this work is recommended. Recommendations/evidence is provided by Hywel Davies, Consultant for Exe Tree Care Ltd

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/1307/LED Awaiting decision

  22 King William Street Exeter EX4 6PD

  House in multiple occupation for four people (C4 use) (Certificate of lawfulness of existing use)

  29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1306/LED Awaiting decision

  24 King William Street Exeter EX4 6PD

  House in multiple occupation for four people (C4 use) (Certificate of lawfulness of existing use)

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1279/LPD Awaiting decision

  2 Churchill Road Exeter EX2 9BU

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer window.

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1299/LPD Awaiting decision

  6 St Annes Road Exeter EX1 2QD

  Loft conversion with rear dormers and a roof light to the front elevation, along with associated works to increase the property from a five person to a six person HMO (C4 Use)

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1214/LPD Decided

  2 Pennsylvania Close Exeter EX4 6DJ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable end roof enlargement with rear dormer.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development