Ernsborough Court Fairpark Road Exeter EX2 4HL Data via plota.co.uk

Permitted 26/0730/TPO
Council
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
EX2 4HL

Description

T1 - Copper Beech - Prune the lateral growth on the eastern face of the tree, to gain a clearance from the building of 1.5 metres. Pruning cuts restricted to 4-6cm. Natural target pruning to appropriate growth points, no greater than third diameter of parent branches. Reasons - to prevent branches touching the property. There are currently a number of smaller branches that touch the property. This work will ensure that pruning work is restricted to small cuts sizes that should not affect the vigour, health, or aesthetic value of the tree. 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