Electricity Distribution Site Parkfield Road Topsham

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exeter for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exeter decided tree works applications in a median of 31 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 20 Parkfield Road Topsham EX3 0DR

  25/1837/FUL Submitted 24 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Dormer loft extension to create a new bedroom and ensuite comprising two pitched roofs with a connecting flat roof.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 21 Majorfield Road Topsham EX3 0ES

  26/0098/FUL Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension. Replacement single storey garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Parkfield Road Topsham EX3 0DR

  26/0109/CAT Submitted 23 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Eucalyptus to dismantle the eucalyptus in the back garden down to ground level.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 7A Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP

  26/0765/CAT Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  Hawthorn (Tree 1) - request to reduce height of hawthorn by 6-7ft and shorten back sides by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Clear tree off shed roof by 1-2ft and crown lift canopy to 7ft

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Parkfield Road Topsham EX3 0DR

  25/1675/NMA Submitted 24 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  To add a window to the side elevation (South East Elevation). Non material amendment for 25/0371/FUL.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 15 Majorfield Road Topsham EX3 0ES

  25/1225/CAT Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  T1 Holly, fell. my client is elderly and loves to tend to her small garden but is fighting a constant battle with the prickly leaves that drop all year round to the point where she has started to give up due to constant cuts to her hands. removing this tree will improve her quality of life by renewing her passion for gardening

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 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