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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240 approved · 38 refused · 11 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Pending Consideration26/0921/LED

    Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation for four unrelated people.

    128A Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6RY

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  2. Decided26/0922/LPD

    Loft conversion with a rear flat roof dormer and roof lights.

    60 Addison Close Exeter EX4 1SN

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  3. Pending Consideration26/0923/DIS

    Discharge condition 22 (Highways related works) of planning permission 23/0584/OUT - Outline application for development of up to 50 dwellings and associated open space and infrastructure (all matters reserved).

    Land South West Of Blakeslee Drive Exeter

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  4. Pending Consideration26/0924/DIS

    Part discharge condition 4 (Highways related works - Plots 23-34) of reserved matters approval 24/0317/RES - Approval of access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved matters pursuant to planning permission ref. 23/0584/OUT and additional details including lighting, drainage and bat/bird boxes.

    Land South West Of Blakeslee Drive Exeter

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  5. Permitted26/0926/ADV

    The erection of illuminated signage at ground floor level, including one corten steel fascia sign measuring 7.0 metres in width and 0.85 metres in height, mounted on bespoke brackets and incorporating built-up halo-illuminated house name lettering with a secondary vinyl detail; one amenity sign measuring 0.5 metres in width and 1.4 metres in height; and two window decals measuring 0.6 metres in width and 0.8 metres in height each. This is accompanied by the redecoration of the external wall.

    The Angel Bar 32 Queen Street Exeter EX4 3SR

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  6. Decided26/0927/LPD

    Certificate of Lawfulness for rear flat roof dormer, soil vent pipe, chimeny removal and 3x front rooflights.

    20 Truro Drive Exeter EX4 2DY

    Received 20 Jun 2026
  7. Permitted26/0928/LBC

    Alterations to modern bathroom and increasing the ceiling height of WC

    12 Baring Crescent Exeter EX1 1TL

    Received 20 Jun 2026
  8. Permitted26/0932/FUL

    Replacement roof covering

    The Cedars Dryden Road Exeter EX2 5SN

    Received 22 Jun 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/0935/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 5 on Planning Permission Ref. 25/1099/FUL, granted on 28 October 2025, relating to plant details

    Howmet Ltd Kestrel Way Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter EX2 7LG

    Received 22 Jun 2026
  10. Pending Consideration26/0936/FUL

    Proposed works to the perimeter wall, control room relocation and CCTV improvements at HMP Exeter, in relation to Gateway to Devon County Prison (grade II, NHLE 1267622); and Entrance Wing to Devon County Prison and Pedimented Wing to the Rear (grade II, NHLE 1267637). Installation of bike shelter and EV charging points.

    HMP Exeter New North Road Exeter EX4 4EX

    Received 22 Jun 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/0937/LBC

    Proposed works to the perimeter wall, control room relocation and CCTV improvements at HMP Exeter, in relation to Gateway to Devon County Prison (grade II, NHLE 1267622); and Entrance Wing to Devon County Prison and Pedimented Wing to the Rear (grade II, NHLE 1267637).

    HMP Exeter New North Road Exeter EX4 4EX

    Received 22 Jun 2026
  12. Permitted26/0939/DIS

    Discharge condition 3 (windows and doors) and 4 (external materials) of the previously approved 26/0437/FUL

    1 North Street Topsham EX3 0AP

    Received 22 Jun 2026
  13. Decided26/0942/LPD

    Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear extension

    30 Whipton Lane Exeter EX1 3DS

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  14. Permitted26/0943/CAT

    T1 Holly Raise crown by circa 1mThe 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 branchesRoughly 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 1mTo 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 RemoveThe 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 shapeTo maintain the proportions of the formal lawn we would like to cut back this bush and shape it.

    Carpark 14 Cathedral Close Exeter

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  15. Refused26/0944/FUL

    Replacement windows and door; formation of off-road car parking

    10 Eagle Cottages Bonhay Road Exeter EX4 3AA

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  16. Permitted26/0945/FUL

    Construction of "lean to" rear extension (Retrospective)

    6 Denise Close Exeter EX2 8UU

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  17. Refused26/0951/ADV

    External wall advertising with illuminated lettering.

    The Studio 158 Heavitree Road Exeter EX1 2LZ

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  18. Refused26/0952/FUL

    Single-storey rear infill extension with roof terrace and associated internal works

    7 Silver Terrace Exeter EX4 4JE

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  19. Refused26/0953/LBC

    Single-storey rear infill extension with roof terrace and associated internal works

    7 Silver Terrace Exeter EX4 4JE

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  20. Pending Consideration26/0954/FUL

    Enlarged front dormer and rear dormers with enlarged ground floor side extension. New front entrance door to form porch. New solar panels. Proposals also include demolition of the existing side extension, the removal of an existing tree due to its roots destabilising elements. In addition, there will be internal alterations and replacement windows and doors.

    20 Honiton Road Exeter EX1 3ED

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  21. Pending Consideration26/0955/FUL

    Change of use on first floor from House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 7 persons (Sui Generis) and restaurant (Class E) to two HMOs (Class C4), partial change of use on ground floor from restaurant (Class E) to bin and bicycle storage for first floor HMOs, new cladding and replacement windows on front elevation and replacement roof

    14-16 Mary Arches Street Exeter EX4 3AZ

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  22. Pending Consideration26/0956/FUL

    Change of use of Sidwell Street Methodist Church from F1(f) to Sui Generis for part of the existing building. The main hall to become an entertainment venue. The School Hall to be converted into a circus school and training centre, as well as being available for hire to groups. The Reed Memorial Hall to remain the meeting place for the Church as well as continuing to be available for hire by community groups. The Primary Room to be converted into a Circus Museum and no change to the use and availability of the Rainbow Community Garden. Installation of hand rail on front steps and upgrade of fencing to side.

    60 - 64 Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6PH

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  23. Permitted26/0957/VOC

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for 23/1105/FUL which had granted permission for a Two-storey dwelling with associated driveway, parking and landscaping. Variation seeks changes to approved windows

    5 Petersfield Pinn Hill Pinhoe Exeter EX1 3BN

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  24. Permitted26/0961/LBC

    Dismantling and rebuilding of chimney stack

    4 Cathedral Close Exeter EX1 1EZ

    Received 25 Jun 2026

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