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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 dates
537Searchable 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240 approved · 38 refused · 11 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided26/0822/LED

    Construction of a flat roof rear dormer

    51 Finning Avenue Exeter EX4 8FA

    Received 6 Jun 2026
  2. Permitted26/0823/LBC

    Internal reconfigurations at ground, first and second floors, side infill extension, and removal of external steps.

    27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX

    Received 6 Jun 2026
  3. Decided26/0824/LPD

    Two single storey rear extensions.

    30 West Avenue Exeter EX4 4SE

    Received 6 Jun 2026
  4. Permitted26/0829/FUL

    Change of use from drinking establishment (sui generis) to restaurant (Class E) and installation of replacement plant

    Unit 12 Higher Market Guildhall Shopping And Dining Queen Street Exeter EX4 3HP

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  5. Permitted26/0830/LBC

    Internal fit out works and installation of replacement signage and plant.

    Unit 12 Higher Market Guildhall Shopping And Dining Queen Street Exeter EX4 3HP

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  6. Permitted26/0832/FUL

    Single storey rear / side extension; single storey front porch.

    4 Headon Gardens Exeter EX2 6LE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  7. Permitted26/0833/CAT

    T1 - Sycamore: Fell

    Churchill House 30 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  8. Permitted26/0834/TPO

    Excavations for utilities through W1 of TPO, in arboretum south of Cardiac Hill footpath: Excavate mixed utilities route (running east to west) to maximum width of 2m and depth of 1.2m with manholes.Excavate HV utility route Option 1 or Option 2 to 0.6m width and 1m depth (option to be informed and decided using hand dug trial pits as shown on the accompanying Arboricultural Utilities Plan).Works to be carried out according to the accompanying Arboricultural Method Statement (excavator operating on temporary ground protection guards, with localised tree protective fencing):Removal/pruning to facilitate utilities route:T2767 Birch ? crown lift eastern side of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator (Option 2 only).T2772 Zelkova, Keaki ? crown lift northern and eastern sides of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator.T2776 Fraxinus excelsior ?Jaspidea?, golden ash ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works.T2787 Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works.T2973 Betula albosinensis, birch ? remove 1.5m high young newly planted dead tree.Tree removal and pruning to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work ? Recommendations.As the agent I am requesting a site visit with the Tree Consultant for the Council to show the proposed route / options and explain the design process / methodology for the works. Bouygues are asking to commence works on 06.07.26

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  9. Permitted26/0835/CAT

    Mixed Species Size Boundary Hedge between number 16 and number 14; remove all hedges to 1 ft above ground level in order for a mechanical device to pull out stumps.Front boundary yew hedge running parallel with the road; remove the front row only closest to the property to ground level. Remaining hedge to be reduced in height by 50% and all remaining profiles to be trimmed.Conservation Area Justification The proposed works are to facilitate the removal and replacement of an existing deteriorating boundary hedge and associated vegetation in order to install a new, more suitable and manageable boundary treatment. The existing mixed species hedge located between Nos. 14 and 16 has become overgrown, uneven in form, and is no longer considered appropriate for its intended boundary function. Removal to approximately 300 mm (1 foot) above ground level is required to allow the safe use of mechanical equipment for stump extraction and preparation of the area for the proposed replacement boundary installation.Works to the front boundary Yew hedge are proposed to retain the majority of the existing screening and visual amenity value whilst allowing sufficient space for the new boundary arrangement. Only the front row of Yew growth nearest the property is to be removed to ground level, with the retained hedge reduced in height by approximately 50% and trimmed on all remaining profiles to restore a manageable, uniform, and sustainable form.The proposed works are considered reasonable arboricultural management and are not expected to have a significant adverse impact on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The retained hedge sections will continue to provide screening, soft landscaping, and ecological value, whilst the replacement boundary treatment will improve the long-term usability, maintenance, and presentation of the site.All arisings will be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services Ltd depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean

    16 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  10. Pending Consideration26/0836/FUL

    Installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the listed building.

    Riversmeet House Bowling Green Road Riversmeet Topsham EX3 0BE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/0837/LBC

    Installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the listed building.

    Riversmeet House Bowling Green Road Riversmeet Topsham EX3 0BE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  12. Permitted26/0838/CAT

    T1 - Copper beech - crown lift minor epicormic and secondary branches to achieve approximately 4 - 5m clearance from the buildings, avoiding removal of large primary branches; selectively reduce branches in direct contact with the house and neighbouring property by up to 2 m back to suitable laterals to give around 1-1.5 m clearance, retaining the main crown framework.The home owner has requested the works as the branches of the trees are in contact with their property and the neighbours.

    24 Salutary Mount Fore Street Heavitree EX1 2QE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  13. Decided26/0842/LPD

    The forming of a new rear dormer.

    23 Orchard Close Exeter EX1 3SN

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  14. Permitted26/0844/CAT

    T1 - Hawthorn - Reduce height to 4m - Thus giving 3m clearance from the property - Excessive lean to the property G1 - Group of Sycamores to the East of the property - Reduce lateral growth to give 3m clearance from the property.

    Durn Ovaria Barnfield Road Exeter EX1 1RX

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  15. Permitted26/0845/TPO

    T21 - Poplar, reduce low southern branch as identified in supplied photo, by 5m. 175mm diameter of cut. This low limb is nearly in contact with the streetlamp and once the limb reduction works on the adjacent tree (T19) take place in September this limb will be left exposed and the risk of failure will be extremely high.

    Footpath Adjacent To Gras Lawn Gras Lawn Exeter EX2 4SA

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  16. Refused26/0847/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    Little Johns Cross Dunsford Road Exeter EX2 9PN

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  17. Permitted26/0848/NMA

    Non-material amendment to reserved matters approval 23/1174/RES to add a phasing plan to condition 1 to facilitate the phased approval of relevant conditions.

    Land Off Spruce Close And Celia Crescent Spruce Close Exeter

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  18. Permitted26/0850/FUL

    Replacement of existing uPVC windows with new energy efficient uPVC windows. Replacement of timber doors with energy efficient uPVC framed doors (like for like design and fenestration).

    Lockfield Court Ide Lane Alphington Exeter EX2 8UZ

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  19. Permitted26/0852/FUL

    Single storey rear extension with deck and pergola.

    31 Feltrim Avenue Exeter EX2 4RP

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  20. Permitted26/0853/FUL

    Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to a 4 bedroom house in multiple occupation (C4 use).

    2 Lyncombe Close Exeter EX4 5EJ

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  21. Permitted26/0854/NMA

    Amendment to the approved drainage strategy for the approved 26/0422/FUL to incorporate a Prestige 225 Litre Attenuation SuDS Planter with a restricted discharge rate of 1 litre per second and anadditional rooflight measuring approximately 1000mm x 800mm within the approved extension roof.

    18 Avondale Road Exeter EX2 5HE

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  22. Permitted26/0856/CAT

    Following an email exchange on the 29th April 2026 I understand that TPO210 for the weeping ash was revoked on the 27th April 2006. We had not received notification of this at the time? All we require is sensible pruning so that the branches do not overhang the pavement/public highway as noted in the attached images. The tree itself is leaning towards the light just like the old one which means we do need to take sensible precautions to prevent any overhanging branches as noted above.Weeping ash: Crown lift over the footpath/highway side only to provide approximately 2.5-3.0 metres clearance above ground level, measured from ground level to the lowest retained live foliage, with pruning limited to the minimum necessary to achieve pedestrian clearance and maintain a natural form.Second tree is at the back of the property which appears to be dead. See the attached image showing no growth (species not known) . We would like to remove it.

    82 Longbrook Street Exeter EX4 6AP

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  23. Pending Decision26/0857/FUL

    Installation of 2 parcel lockers

    Car Park Magdalen Street Exeter

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  24. Permitted26/0858/FUL

    Installation of 1 Parcel Locker

    Car Park Magdalen Road Exeter

    Received 11 Jun 2026

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