Northernhay Gardens Northernhay Place Exeter Data via plota.co.uk

26/0985/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Job 82863 - crown lift to 5.5m over highway, remove epicormic growth Job 82966 - dead central stem, historic monument in striking distance. Remove dead part and reduce height of remaining crown. Job 82968 - in advanced decline, less than 15% remaining canopy. Remove tree Job 82969 - in advanced decline, less than 10% remaining canopy. Remove tree… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Approved
16 Jul 2026

Approved on 16 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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