16 College Avenue Exeter EX2 4TH

Pending Consideration 26/0577/CAT
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
EX2 4TH

Description

Two common hornbeams getting very close to solar panels fitted on roof. reductions of both offending trees 1.5metre to be taken from tops all pruning works to comply with bs 3998. will need 1,5m removed from the southern side facing the house to avoid future contact with the property

3.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#204 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Exeter ranks #168 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Exeter decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #228 of 282
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #168 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 282
62%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
64%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
39 decided
559
Total decisions
83 refused in 2025