36 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 20 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 November 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.

• 25 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

  23/0982/CAT Submitted 2 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  1) Magnolia Stellata Rosea to be removed and replaced by new Magnolia of similar species 2) Magnolia Leonard Messel to be removed and replaced by new Magnolia of similar species 3) Lilac (white and diseased) to be removed and replaced by healthy Lilac (white) 4) Cercis to be removed and replaced by new flowering tree 5) Magnolia Fei Huang to be pruned and height reduced from 6 metres to 5 metres

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 21 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

  24/0003/CAT Submitted 3 Jan 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Ash tree, remove 2 secondary limbs in order to keep tree to a manageable size and help slow progress of early signs of ash dieback disease.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 34 Matford Avenue Exeter EX2 4PL

  24/1450/TPO Submitted 6 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  T1 English Oak (TPO'd tree) The crown of this tree extends into two gardens, 34 Matford Avenue and the neighbouring property Lindon Lodge. The suggested specification of works affecting Lindon Lodge is:Lowest southern limb, arising at 6m above ground level (AGL) remove lowest secondary branch back to source on parent limb, diameter of cut 100mm; reduce remaining tertiaries by 1.5m, MDC 25mm. Next lowest limb on southern aspect, arising at 7m AGL remove lowest secondary branch back to source on parent limb, diameter of cut 100mm; remove lowest (of three) secondary branches, diameter of cut 75mm, prune remaining tertiaries by 2m, MDC 25mm. Next adjacent limb on southern aspect prune away from property to achieve a 3m clearance, MDC 50mm. The suggested spec of works for the 34 Matford Avenue Garden is Reduce western aspect by 2m, MDC 25mm Reduce southern aspect slightly to contain and reduce loadings on potentially newly exposed limbs by 1.5m, MDC 25mm. Specification across entire canopy Crown lift to 4m above ground level, MDC 25mm Remove major hazardous deadwood T2 - Pine (Conservation Area, no TPO) Prune eastern aspect to achieve a 3m clearance from property and reduce south eastern aspect by 2m, MDC 75mm Remove major hazardous deadwood, remove old brace and install new 4t Cobra bracing system Reason for works T1 - this mature Oak tree is now in contact with Linden Lodge, suggested pruning is necessary to achieve a suitable clearance. The canopy of the Oak tree is spreading westwards towards 34 Matford Avenue, intended light pruning is to contain. The southerly pruning is to reduce any loadings on any potentially newly exposed limbs. T2 - the Pine tree is spreading towards the frontage of the property, suggested pruning is to contain. All the above listed works are considered arboriculturally appropriate and will have minimal impact on the tree's physiological processes.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Latchetts Deepdene Park Exeter EX2 4PH

  23/1509/FUL Submitted 12 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Remodel existing bungalow to create two storey dwelling (C3 Use Class) with associated works.

  Granted Full applications 29 docs
  Domestic

• Latchetts Deepdene Park Exeter EX2 4PH

  25/1075/DIS Submitted 7 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials), 5 (landscaping scheme) and 6 (provision for nesting swifts) of Planning Permission Ref. 23/1509/FUL, granted on 8 August 2024 (Remodel existing bungalow to create two storey dwelling (C3 Use Class) with associated works.)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs
  Domestic

• 37 Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4PQ

  24/0863/FUL Submitted 30 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Two storey extension (REVISED PLANS).

  Granted Full applications Extension 31 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