3 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF Data via plota.co.uk

26/0548/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Schedule of Tree Works Location: Rear garden of 3 Fore Street, Topsham. Tree: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works: Crown lift of aprox 4 to 5 m to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy. Pruning cuts to be made back to appropriate growth points in accordance with BS3998 Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for works: Routine tree management to improve clearance within the garden while retaining the trees amenity value. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
EX3 0HF
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Topsham
Case officer
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Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14859971
Env. assessment
No
Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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