12 Monmouth Street Topsham EX3 0AJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/0773/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Tree 1 - Lillac Request to reduce height and spread of lilac by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch, leaving a natural form. This will lightly thin the canopy and reduce the weight of the branches, to avoid branch failure. The low horizontal branch could be heavily shortened back also, to reduce the possibility of failure. Tree 2 - Mulberry Request to reduce mulberry crown by 1-3ft, the branch on the western side of the tree to be shortened back by 2-4ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch, leaving a natural form. Lightly thin the canopy, taking out any crossing branches. There are signs of the root plate lifting, this reduction should take weight out of the tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jun 2026

Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
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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%).

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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