5 Clara Place Topsham EX3 0JR

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Exeter

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 3 Coysh Square Topsham Exeter EX3 0JS

  23/0497/CAT Submitted 17 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  T1-Silver Birch The tree appears to have been pruned historically but not for some years. The client feels that the tree has become to large for its location and wishes for the trees crown dimensions to be reduced. Reduce crown of Silver Birch by approximately 4 meters in height and approximately 2 meters in lateral spread (as roughly indicated by red line on attahched photograph 419BAI).

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Eleanors Bower 6A Follett Road Topsham EX3 0JP

  24/1275/CAT Submitted 24 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  macrocarpa (T1) - Fell. Due to tree being in advanced decline.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 3 Coysh Square Topsham EX3 0JS

  25/1740/CAT Submitted 7 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  T1-Silver Birch The tree has historically been managed by extensive pruning. The client feels the tree has known outgrown it's surroundings and unfortunately due to it's proximity to two properties pruning will not remedy this. Furthermore the tree has caused damage to the clients garden wall (as illustrated in images 905BAIBIR2 & 905BAIBIR3). Therefore the client wishes for the tree to be removed. It is worth noting that beneath the tree grows a semi-mature Japanese Maple that in the clients opinion presents a suitable replacement.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 92 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HQ

  25/1696/FUL Submitted 27 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 92 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HQ

  25/1697/LBC Submitted 27 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing outbuilding.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• 12 Follett Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0JP

  19/1746/FUL Submitted 13 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing rear single storey extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 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