7 Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/1125/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Pending Consideration

Proposal

Sycamore (T1) - located in front of 9 Parkfield Way - Reduce height of sycamore by 8-10ft and reduce sides by 3-5ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Thin out any crossing branches within the canopy. The aim is to provide enough clearance from the property and also to allow more light through the canopy. Sycamore (T2) - located in front of 7 Parkfield Way - Reduce height of sycamore by 8-10ft and reduce sides by 2-4ft, shorten back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Thin out any crossing branches within the canopy. The aim is to provide enough clearance from the property and also to allow more light through the canopy. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
EX3 0DP
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Topsham
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Sept 2026
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15038180
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
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