Carpark 14 Cathedral Close Exeter Data via plota.co.uk

26/0943/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Holly Raise crown by circa 1m The crown is currently trailing over the roof of the cars that park below it and partially obstructing the pavement of Cathedral Close. To protect the pedestrians, vehicles and the health of the tree, we propose to raise the crown by circa 1m. T3 Magnolia Remove dead limbs and branches Roughly 60-70% of the tree appears dead and has done so for the last 2 years. We would like to remove the dead limbs and branches to provide space for the remaining portion of the tree to flourish. T5 Pittosporum Remove growth at the base. Raise crown by 1m To maintain the health of the tree and provide access to the new vets practice, we would like to cut back the growth at the base of the tree and raise the crown by 1m. T7 Turkey Oak Remove The turkey oak is growing in an unsuitable location very close to the building and needs to be removed. T8 Unknown multi-stemmed bush Cut back 1m in line with grass and reduce height by circa 1m to shape To maintain the proportions of the formal lawn we would like to cut back this bush and shape it. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Approved
16 Jul 2026

Approved on 16 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
EX1 1EZ
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
St Davids
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Aug 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
16 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15021811
Env. assessment
No
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
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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