Old Orchard Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AH

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 30 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

Exeter granted permission on 30 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.

• Allotment Garden Rackfields Exwick Hill Exeter Devon

  23/0027/CAT Submitted 9 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior), Plot 80,015.00 Description of works: Fell / dismantle to near ground level (coppice). Reasons: Historically coppiced, primary stems arising from acute poorly formed primary unions, that are at significant risk of failure as a result. Replanting: Adjacent allotment holder being provided with 2-3 fruit trees in order to mitigate the impact of the works and help to sustain canopy cover in the area.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Communication Station Kinnerton Way Exeter

  26/1117/TELN Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Intention to exercise their permitted development rights to upgrade the existing telecommunications installation.Existing 15m S Range monopole to be replaced with 20m Hutchingson Taurus monopole on new root. The removal of 3No. Antennas within shroud to be replaced with 9No.Antennas and any other ancillary works thereto. 1No. Cabinet to be converted and the installation of 2No. Cabinets.

  Decided Telecoms 2 docs

• 2 Mallison Close Exeter Devon EX4 2LU

  23/0448/NMA Submitted 3 Apr 2023 100 yards away

  Reduction of Window/Door openings on Front/Side Elevations

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

• North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ

  25/1705/TPO Submitted 29 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  This application relates to the Ash trees on the Rackfield allotments site which are adjacent to my property. Please see the attached location sketch (Ash_trees_location_Nov2025.jpg) These trees are overhanging my property, including an expensive summerhouse. The trees often shed branches which fall in to my garden. I am seeking permission to reduce the overhanging branches by 50%. In principle, the work should be carried out by the City Council, but I am assuming that there are no funds available for this work. As a result, I am reluctantly prepared to pay for this work. I intend to employ Greentrees Arboricultural Service Ltd to carry out the work. We have used this company regularly for nearly 30 years. A photograph of the branches is attached (Planning1.jpg) Additional information, as requested. There are two large branches of about 5 metres in length and the application is to allow these to be reduced to about 2.5 metres. In addition, there are two smaller branches of about 3 metred in length and the application is to allow these to be reduced to about 1.5 metres. It is difficult to be more specific about the work, as photographs are of limited use. If more detail of the work is required, I would like to respectfully suggest a 10-minute site meeting with one of the conservation/tree team.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 St Andrews Road Exeter EX4 2AA

  26/1458/TPO Submitted 30 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  T1 - Silver Birch: - Lowest North West primary branch growing towards No.13: Shorten back by 1.5 metres. Diameter cut size of 2-3inches. Reasons: To increase the light in this area, without affecting the vigour of the tree. - 2 specified vertical North East leading stems (photo provided): Shorten back by 3 metres (3-4 inch diameter cut size). The areas to be pruned are the both overhanging the road, and zebra crossing. Reasons: The two areas observed have higher lever arms than other areas of the crown. Movement of the stems in light winds indicate a requirement for reducing the weight and sail effect. They overhang the road and zebra crossing, and so there is a higher risk to the public.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Exwick Parish Hall Station Road Exwick Exeter EX4 2AA

  23/0919/CAT Submitted 22 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Sycamore tree; to be wholly removed. It was never deliberately planted, and has grown to an excessive size in the last couple of years. There are many trees on the east side of the Jubilee Garden - part of the land owned by Exwick Parish Hall. The Jubilee Garden has been developed over the last couple of years and is used by many community groups for a variety of purposes. This has included much planting and improvement from the disused allotment that had been abandoned. The Sycamore in question is now too large, and gives too much shade later in the day.

  Withdrawn Trees 4 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