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Exeter City Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Exeter City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates537Searchable applications
192Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 278 approved or refused records
38Refused applications
240 approved · 38 refused · 11 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jan 2020 to 14 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas20 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas14 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided26/0736/PD
Prior approval for construction of single storey rear extension measuring 5.1m deep x 3.58m high x 3m eaves height.
88 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TU
Received 21 May 2026 - Permitted26/0738/FUL
Installation of 6 x 15m high floodlight columns for the football pitch
Alphington Sports Club Church Road Alphington Exeter EX2 8SW
Received 22 May 2026 - Permitted26/0739/LBC
Internal alterations to basement, including partial removal of internal partition wall, proposed nibs and downstand to form opening and alterations to existing staircase.
Riversmeet House Bowling Green Road Riversmeet Topsham EX3 0BE
Received 22 May 2026 - Permitted26/0740/CAT
Beech - Dismantle to near ground level
Riversmeet Boathouse Bowling Green Road Riversmeet Topsham EX3 0BE
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/0741/PD
Prior approval for construction of single storey rear extension measuring 6m deep x 3m max height x 2.83m eaves height.
33 Portland Street Exeter EX1 2EG
Received 23 May 2026 - Decided26/0744/DIS
Application for approval of details pursuant to Conditions 5 (BNG), 6 (Drainage), 7 (SuDS - management/maintenance), 13 (Highways Associated Infrastructure) and 20 (External Lighting Details) of planning permission 24/1425/FUL - Residential development of 27 dwellings (including 35% affordable housing), access from Newcourt Road and associated works on land at Newcourt Road, Topsham.
Land Off Newcourt Road Newcourt Road Topsham
Received 26 May 2026 - Permitted26/0746/CAT
Fruit Tree pruning in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations.T1 Pear TreeReduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows:Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m.Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.0m at all compass points.All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure.Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance.All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations.Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter.T2,3,4 & 5 Apple TreesReduce the overall canopy of the tree as follows:Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final overall height of 4.0 m.Reduce the radial crown spread by approximately 2.0 m, leaving a final radial spread of 3.50m at all compass points.All works shall retain the trees main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure.Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only, to provide a vertical clearance of approximately 1.80 m between ground level and the lowest foliage tips, thereby achieving the desired clearance.All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations.Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter.
64 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HX
Received 26 May 2026 - Pending Consideration26/0750/FUL
Erection of six 2-storey detached dwellings.
Land On South Side Of Gipsy Hill Lane, West Of Pinhoe Lodge.
Received 27 May 2026 - Decided26/0751/PD
Single-storey rear extension measuring 4.2 m deep x 3.0 max height x 3.0 m height of eaves.
14 Stanwey Exeter EX1 3DR
Received 27 May 2026 - Permitted26/0754/FUL
Change of use of from dwelling (C3 use) to 9 person HMO (sui generis use). Alterations including attic conversion, and replacement windows.
1 Whipton Village Road Exeter EX4 8AN
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0755/LED
House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for six people (C4 use) (Certificate of lawfulness of existing use)
54 Union Road Exeter EX4 6HU
Received 28 May 2026 - Permitted26/0756/LBC
Proposed refurbishment including changes to internal layout, new staircase and plant room
8 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1JG
Received 22 May 2026 - Permitted26/0761/FUL
Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer, conservation roof lights and associated works
15 Alexandra Terrace Exeter EX4 6SY
Received 29 May 2026 - Withdrawn26/0762/FUL
Retention of office outbuilding in rear garden
72 Bovemoors Lane Exeter EX2 5BP
Received 29 May 2026 - Withdrawn26/0763/LBC
Minor reconfiguration of modern internal partitions, alterations to the bar at ground and first floors and associated works
Revolution 79 - 82 Queen Street Exeter EX4 3RP
Received 29 May 2026 - Refused26/0764/FUL
Loft conversion with 3x roof lights to front elevation and dormer to rear elevation.
36 South Lawn Terrace Exeter EX1 2SJ
Received 29 May 2026 - Permitted26/0765/CAT
Hawthorn (Tree 1) - request to reduce height of hawthorn by 6-7ft and shorten back sides by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Clear tree off shed roof by 1-2ft and crown lift canopy to 7ft
7A Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP
Received 29 May 2026 - Permitted26/0767/FUL
Single storey rear extension.
19 Warwick Road Exeter EX1 3EY
Received 30 May 2026 - Permitted26/0768/FUL
Garage conversion including replacement of garage door with casement window to match existing.
8 Richmond Court St Davids Exeter EX4 3RA
Received 30 May 2026 - Decided26/0770/LPD
Replacement of existing windows, curtain walling and external doors with new to match the existing design, appearance and finish, together with associated fa�ade remedial works.
Collegiate West Gate Frog Street Exeter EX1 1FE
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Pending Consideration26/0771/FUL
Single-storey and two-storey rear extension; hip-to-gable roof extension with a rear flat roof dormer, roof light and side facing window; replacement of all window and doors.
26 Isleworth Road Exeter EX4 1QU
Received 30 May 2026 - Decided26/0772/LPD
Installation of four solar panels to the front roof.
64 Monks Road Exeter EX4 7BB
Received 30 May 2026 - Permitted26/0774/CAT
Magnolia tree, reduction in growth by 50% to prevent growth into neighbouring properties and keep at manageable size
Ground Floor Flat 39 Powderham Crescent Exeter EX4 6BZ
Received 31 May 2026 - Permitted26/0775/FUL
Erection of gable end extension, replacement dormer to the rear roof slope and installation of two rooflights to the principal elevation, with associated internal alterations and external works.
41 Somerset Avenue Exeter EX4 1LW
Received 31 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Exeter City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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