10 Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP Data via plota.co.uk

Permitted 26/0717/CAT
Council
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
EX3 0DP

Description

Tree 1 - Cherry Request to reduce height and spread of cherry by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch, leaving a natural form at the customers desired size and shape. Thin canopy to allow more light through, remove crossing branches and water shoots. Tree 2 - Bay Desired option for T2 - request to remove bay tree and grind out stump. Replace tree with a native species. Alternative option for T2 - request to reduce height of bay by 2-3ft (no. 10s gutter height) and shorten sides by 2-3ft, take back to a suitable side branch, leaving a natural form. Crown lift to 7ft on higher side (NE), match in lower side (SW). Tree 3 - Crab apple Request to reduce crab apple in front garden by 3-4ft in height and shorten sides by 1-2ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch, leaving a tighter and natural form at the customers desired size and shape. Lightly thin canopy also. This work will reduce the overhanging branches over the public right of way. Data via plota.co.uk

Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Exeter decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #205 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #214 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #150 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
31 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
582
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026