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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 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240 approved · 38 refused · 11 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/1148/LPD

    Single storey rear extension; new pilaster.

    14 The Chase Topsham Exeter EX3 0FB

    Received 30 Jul 2026
  2. Decided26/1149/PDPV

    Determination of whether prior approval is required for the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system, comprising of 288 x 450w modules, totalling 129.6 kWp.

    Holiday Inn Guardian Road Exeter EX1 3PE

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  3. Pending Consideration26/1150/FUL

    New condenser unit located adjacent existing condensers.

    Georges Meeting House 38 South Street Exeter EX1 1ED

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  4. Pending Consideration26/1151/LBC

    New condenser located adjacent existing condensers. Alterations to bar areas and associated services.

    Georges Meeting House 38 South Street Exeter EX1 1ED

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  5. Pending Consideration26/1153/TPO

    Rear garden:- (T1)Reduce end weight on the Monterey pine tree (approximately 3-4 m). Thin the canopy and shape the tree. Limit pruning to a maximum of 30% reduction, with a maximum cut diameter of 200mm- (T2)Reduce limb on neighbouring Monterey pine tree back to boundary.Reasons for applied work:- T1 is listing over heavily in the direction of the property, the aim of the pruning is to reduce the weight of the canopy whilst maintaining the aesthetics of the tree and its structural integrity.- T2 is growing over the fence and encroaching on the garden, the aim is to reduce the limb back to the boundary or to the nearest appropriate growth point.

    16 Clyst Heath Exeter EX2 7TA

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  6. Pending Consideration26/1154/LPD

    Single storey rear extension

    14 Rices Mews Exeter EX2 9AY

    Received 1 Aug 2026
  7. Permitted26/1155/FUL

    Widening of the existing vehicle access and dropped kerb from Penleonard Close; replacing the existing tarmac driveway with a permeable block pavior driveway and the formation of three new parking spaces, and associated alterations to the landscaping.

    1 Penleonard Close Exeter EX2 4NY

    Received 1 Aug 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/1158/FUL

    Change of use from warehouse (Class B8) to a mixed use comprising worship, community, training, workspace and business-related support functions, including cafe facilities (Class F1)

    15 Cofton Road Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter EX2 8QW

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/1161/TPO

    Oak tree on no mans land embankment which over looks garden of 18 Falkland Close, Exeter, EX4 5EZ. It has a large branch overhanging our garden. Tree surgeon Mitchell Tree Surgery has visited site and advised it needs to be removed. He says it is a large overhanging heavy limb which could cause considerable damage. Last year a large branch from a neighbouring oak next toIt came down in a storm and caused damage. Our neighbours in number 18 and ourselves are concerned about this particular branch we wish to report to be removed. The tree itself has grown to 60 foot plus range and we all feel our houses are at risk.Sketch plan attached

    19 Falkland Close Exeter EX4 5EZ

    Received 4 Aug 2026
  10. Pending Consideration26/1162/TPO

    T1 Oak - Sympathetic crown lift and reduction on eastern aspect to provide 1m clearance from building. Remove significant deadwood.T3 Beech - Crown lift to provide statutory highways clearances over footpath and road. Undertake light formative crown reduction to establish balanced crown architectureT4 Holly - Reduce height by approximately 2m, retaining a natural form and establishing a compact framework suitable for future management

    Windrose Beech Avenue Exeter EX4 6HE

    Received 4 Aug 2026
  11. Permitted26/1163/CAT

    Job 83022 - Bury Meadow Description - Tree in decline with major dead wood throughout canopy. Crown maintain 4 op hrs priority 3.

    Bury Meadow New North Road Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  12. Permitted26/1164/CAT

    Job 83023 - Bystock Car ParkDescription - NW corner Indian Bean tree appears in decline. MonitorPrunus on western side adjacent to plane tree low over footpath. Crown lift to 2.4m 2 ops hrs priority 3SW corner plane tree low canopy. Crown lift to 5.2m. 8 ops hrs priority 3Southern side three cherries low over footpath and parking. Crown lift to 2.4m over footpath and 3.5 over parking. 4 op hrs priority 3Eastern side horse chestnut canopy low over footpath, parking as well as containing deadwood over parking area. Historic largeprimary storm damage. Large dryad saddle fungal bracket at 5m with stem dead above. Remove tree. 6 op days priority 4.

    Bystock Car Park Queens Terrace Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  13. Permitted26/1166/CAT

    Job 83054 - Pinces Gardens Pleasure GroundDescription - Canopy low over shed. Crown lift over shed and crown maintain by removing adjacent dead branch. 3 op hrs priority 3Job 83055 - Pinces Gardens Pleasure GroundDesctiption - Tree has died leaning over other shrubs and path. Remove tree 1 op day priority 3.Job 83170 - Pinces Gardens Pleasure GroundDescription - Box elder (///insist.cheat.retail) close to shed. Crown part reduce limb away from shed. 2 ops hrs priority 3Birch trees in central island low over path crown lift to 2.4m. 2 op hrs priority 3

    Pinces Gardens Pleasure Ground Pinces Road Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  14. Permitted26/1167/CAT

    Job 83056 - Rougemont GardensDescription - Contorted hazel and bird cherry low over path and entrance to RAMM. Crown lift over paths >2.4m and away from entrance/fence>1.5m. 3 op hrs priority 3.

    Rougemont Gardens Castle Street Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  15. Permitted26/1168/CAT

    Job 83058 - Dixs FieldDescription - Over extending lower priary limb south at 3m and deadwood.-Remove lower primary limb to balance crown and clear brick sign-Remove deadwood-Remove debris2 ops hours

    Dixs Field Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  16. Permitted26/1169/CAT

    Job 83077 - Topsham Recreation GroundDescription - Semi mature lime (at ///forum.modest.sands) adjacent to fence, road and play equipment with low canopy. Crown lift all round to >2m. 3 op hrs priority 3Job 83151 - Topsham Recreation GroundDescription - Tree canopies low over path and benches as well as containing major deadwood. Crown lift and maintain tree group ( ash, beech and acers) 12 op hrs priority 3.Job 83152 - Topsham Recreation GroundDescription - Several ash and acer trees with major deadwood as well as low over well used desire line path and boat storage area. Crown maintain and lift over desire line path and boat storage area. 12 op hrs priority 3

    Topsham Recreation Ground Ferry Road Topsham

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  17. Permitted26/1170/CAT

    Job 83153 - Northernhay GardensDescription - Liquidamber in avenue. Failed primary leader and second order limb, remaining stem compromised, not suitable for long term retention.- Fell to ground level- Grind stump to below ground level to allow for replacement planting.- Remove all debris5 ops hours

    Northernhay Gardens Northernhay Place Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  18. Permitted26/1171/CAT

    Job 83168 - Southernhay GreenDescription - Canopy low over highway. Crown lift to 5.2m over road 3 op hrs priority 3.

    Southernhay Green Southernhay West Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  19. Permitted26/1172/CAT

    Job 83253 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Major deadwood in canopy over footpath. Crown maintain 3 op hrs priority 3Job 83254 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Canopy low over footpath. Crown lift >2.4m all round. 2 ops hrs Priority 3Job 83255 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Major deadwood and captive snapped branches over main footpath. Crown maintain removing deadwood and captive branch from over footpath. 4 op hrs priority 3Job 83256 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Major deadwood over footpath. Crown maintain 2 op hrs priority 3Job 83257 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Contains major deadwood and low over footpath. Crown maintain and lift >2.4m over path. 4 op hrs priority 3Job 83258 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Large mature thuja low over path and interferring with building and walls. Crown lift over path (>2.4m), buildings and wall giving (>2m) clearance. 6 op hours priority 3.Job 83259 - St Thomas Pleasure GroundDescription - Low canopy on lime. Crown lift over path >2.4m. 2 op hrs priority 3. Mature Robinia containing major dead wood over footpath. Crown maintain 4 op hrs priority 3

    St Thomas Pleasure Ground Cowick Street Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  20. Permitted26/1173/CAT

    Job 83070 - Penrose TerraceDescription - Canopy low over parking area and adjacent building. Crown lift over parking area >4m and away from over building >2m. 4 op hrs priority 3Job 83015 - Preston StreetDescription - Canopy low over footpath and road. Crown lift (both cherry trees) to 2.4m over footpath and 5.2m over road. 3 op hrs priority 3

    Penrose Terrace Exeter

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  21. Pending Consideration26/1175/LED

    House in Multiple Occupation for seven people (Sui Generis use) (Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use)

    8 Springfield Road Exeter EX4 6JL

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  22. Pending Consideration26/1176/DIS

    Discharge condition 3 (Pre-commencement ref windows) of the previously approved 26/0321/LBC

    Flat F 12 Pennsylvania Road Exeter EX4 6BH

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  23. Pending Consideration26/1177/LED

    Existing use of the whole of Fairfax House as a house in multiple occupation (sui generis use), comprising 12 letting rooms and occupied by up to 15 persons.

    Fairfax House 1 Church Road Alphington Exeter EX2 8SB

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  24. Pending Consideration26/1178/CAT

    Maple (single dot on aerial photo) dismantle to near ground level.Red Oak (double dot on aerial photo) reduction in height of approximately 5.0m and a reduction in southern lateral spread by between 3.0 and 4.0m

    The Boathouse Bowling Green Road Topsham EX3 0BE

    Received 5 Aug 2026

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