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240 approved · 38 refused · 11 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

  1. Pending Consideration26/1075/LED

    Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of 61 Danes Road as two C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation.� One four person C4 use HMO (The Apartment) and one six person sui generis HMO (The Chalet).

    61 Danes Road Exeter EX4 4LS

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  2. Pending Consideration26/1076/ADV

    Display of externally and internally illuminated signage comprising two fascia-mounted aluminium tray panels with LED downlighting: Sign A1 on the north (front) elevation, measuring 0.93 m in height by 7.95 m long, Sign A2 on the west (side) elevation, measuring 0.93 m in height by 25.6 m in long. The proposal also includes internally illuminated acrylic letter signage, comprising Signs B and D, incorporating a logo measuring 0.45 metres in height and lettering measuring 0.225 metres in height, on the north and west elevations; Signs C and E, comprising lettering measuring 0.225 metres in height, on the north and west elevations. An internally illuminated aluminium tray panel to the entrance portico on the west elevation, measuring 3.5 metres in width by 2.95 metres in height. Vinyl display strips, each 90 millimetres wide, would be applied to the north- and west-facing display windows. One internally illuminated freestanding entrance totem sign measuring 4.5 metres in height by 1.6 metres in width and two parking monolith signs measuring 2.5 metres in height by 0.5 metres in width in parking area.

    Exeter Car Supermarket 14 Marsh Barton Road Exeter EX2 8NT

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  3. Permitted26/1077/LBC

    Proposed refurbishment, repair and restoration work including internal alterations, repair and restoration of historic fabric, replacement of windows where required, roof replacement and strengthening and associated works.

    8 Queens Terrace Exeter EX4 4HR

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  4. Pending Consideration26/1078/FUL

    Change of use from commercial to 12no. flats and commercial unit with associated works including replacement roof

    33 - 35 Southernhay East Exeter

    Received 18 Jul 2026
  5. Pending Consideration26/1079/LBC

    Works to listed buildings in association with change of use from commercial to 12no. flats and commercial unit including replacement roof.

    33 - 35 Southernhay East Exeter

    Received 18 Jul 2026
  6. Pending Consideration26/1080/FUL

    Replace timber shopfront with aluminium frame shopfront with secure glazing windows.

    Exeter Tool Shop Thurlow Road Exeter EX4 7AA

    Received 18 Jul 2026
  7. Pending Consideration26/1082/LBC

    Internal alterations to convert garage to habitable accommodation on ground floor. Minor alterations to internal layout on first floor

    8 The Strand Topsham EX3 0JB

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/1083/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage structure and replacement with two storey residential dwelling

    Garage Adj 54 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4EY

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/1084/FUL

    Replacement of all external windows and doors

    80 Waterside Exeter EX2 8GY

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  10. Permitted26/1085/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 3 (mortar specification) and Condition 4 (render specification) for application 26/0619/LBC

    2 Bicton Place Exeter EX1 2PF

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/1091/CONR

    Variation of condition 2 (approved details) and removal of condition 3 (timber windows) of planning ref. 20/0278/FUL (Demolition and reconstruction of existing building, and subdivision to provide two self-contained dwellings with associated cycle parking and landscaping works.) to change windows to uPVC (Retrospective application)

    3 Hampton Buildings Blackboy Road Exeter EX4 6SR

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  12. Pending Consideration26/1092/CONR

    Variation of condition 1 and removal of conditions 2 and 3 of planning ref. 24/0282/FUL (Subdivide existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to create two self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated works.) for an altered fenestration (retrospective application)

    4 Hampton Buildings Blackboy Road Exeter EX4 6SR

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  13. Withdrawn26/1093/CAT

    remove two dying trees in car park area and deadwood the copper beech tree next to main car park

    Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NU

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  14. Pending Consideration26/1095/FUL

    Bin store.

    Augusta Court Market Street Exeter EX1 1DL

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  15. Pending Consideration26/1096/DIS

    Discharge conditions 4 (Updated Acoustic Design Statement) and 9 ((i) Archaeology post investigation assessment and (ii) confirmation of provision for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition) of planning permission 24/1244/VOC - Creation of 28 apartments (including 4 existing apartments) at first floor to roof levels, extensions and installation of solar panels and terrace at fifth floor (main roof) level, installation of air source heat pumps at ground floor level, and part change of use from retail to residential at basement and ground floor levels for installation of bike store, bin store, staircase and entrance lobby. (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 23/0326/FUL to allow additional loft space for Flat 23 with a flat roof replacing the pitched roof, changes to the internal courtyard for Apartment 27, and revisions to the floor layouts and elevations.)

    182 - 184 Fore Street Exeter EX4 3AX

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  16. Pending Consideration26/1097/TPO

    T1653 - Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) - Remove tree to ground level.T1654 - Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce tree leaving stump at 2.0 metres above ground levelT1655 - Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce stems by 1.5 metres T1656 - Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Re-top tree at previous points.Reduce Eastern boundary trees in line with figures 2 & 3 QTRA - Reducing holm oak trees by 2-3 metres back to previous pruning points & shape (majority of trees have been reduced historically)See submitted QTRA for reasons and justification

    Rose Duryard Lower Argyll Road Exeter EX4 4PB

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  17. Pending Consideration26/1099/FUL

    Two-storey side extension with enlarged front and rear dormers forming a continuous roof extension, a single-storey rear extension, and timber cladding to the existing dwelling and all extensions.

    72 Broadfields Road Exeter EX2 5RQ

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  18. Pending Consideration26/1100/FUL

    Construction of two storey dwelling (self-build) and replacement garage

    Land Adjacent To Sidmouth Road/ Nelson Way Exeter

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  19. Permitted26/1101/TPO

    T1 - Horse ChestnutSuggested Works: Crown reduce by approximately 2 metres, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm.T2 - Horse ChestnutSuggested Works: Prune eastern aspect to achieve a 2 metre clearance from property, MDC 25mm, no removal of any major limbs. Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these garden trees.

    109 Cowick Lane Exeter EX2 9HF

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  20. Permitted26/1102/TPO

    T1 - Oak, crown lift to 5m above ground level where overhanging residential gardens only, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 25mm. Reduce eastern aspect by 2m, MDC 50mm. Remove hazardous deadwood. T2 - Oak, crown lift to 5m above ground level where overhanging residential garden only, MDC 25mm. Remove hazardous deadwood. Justification:These mature trees are significantly impacting the reasonable use of the garden, crown lifting and reducing the eastern canopy will improve conditions and reduce dominance. The works are arboriculturally appropriate and will have a limited affect on the trees' physiological processes.

    2 Bathern Road Exeter EX2 7QE

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  21. Pending Consideration26/1110/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 of Planning Permission Ref. 25/1413/FUL, granted 11 February 2026, relating to construction management, drainage, materials, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

    1 Higher Riverdale Exe Street Topsham EX3 0JL

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  22. Decided26/1111/LPD

    Removal of existing chimney; removal of existing projecting bay and single storey lean-to; removal of window and gate entrance.

    88 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TU

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  23. Permitted26/1112/CAT

    T1 Yew reduce canopy by approximately 1m and reduce disproportionately overgrown westerly limb by approximately 2m in order to re balance tree. T2 Pittosporum reduce by approximately 1m for maintenance.

    Homedale Health 34 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  24. Permitted26/1113/CAT

    T001 Elder - A full crown reduction of approximately 1.0-1.5 metres to reduce overall crown dimensions while maintaining a balanced and natural form. T002 Acer - Reduce and reshape the Acer crown by up to 0.5-1.0m on selected branch extremities to maintain a balanced natural form, undertake a light crown thin (approximately 10-15%) to remove congested and crossing branches, and carry out a minor crown lift where required to provide clearance beneath the canopy

    40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS

    Received 24 Jul 2026

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