The Southgate Hotel Southernhay East Exeter EX1 1QF Data via plota.co.uk

26/0802/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

82991 - 2x major primary limbs growing in a south western direction can be seen bracing eachother from ground level, at approx 6m above ground level. Flaring can be seen on the larger limb, potentially supporting the branch above. Unable to determine the structural integrity of the branch. Potential for the branches to be reduced to lessen the tip weight if required. Carry out a climbing inspection to determine the structural integrity of the rubbing primary limbs growing in a south western direction at approx 6m above ground level. Record and report findings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 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%).

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