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287 in the last 90 days79 in the last 3027 in the last 1485% approveddecisions typically take 57 days

Source: Exeter City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 313 · received or decided in the last 90 days

8 Rosemary Street Exeter EX4 1QX
Single storey rear extension 4.35m to rear of the original dwelling maximum 2.955m in height materials to match existing dwelling
PendingPrior Approval - Householder ExtensionReceived 21 Oct 202626/1577/PD
Grange Of Exeter Yeoford Way Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter EX2 8LB
Construction of a single storey unit to store used motorcycles.
PendingFull Planning PermissionReceived 21 Oct 202626/1575/FUL
64 Prince Charles Road Exeter EX4 7EE
Amendment to 25/1007/FUL regarding the gutter detail at the front east facing side of the link extension, to prevent the gutter from overhanging the party boundary line. Alteration of the front facing window, to raise the sill height.
PendingNon-Material AmendmentReceived 20 Oct 202626/1569/NMA
22 Sweetbrier Lane Exeter EX1 3AF
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 26/1119/FUL, dated 9 October 2026, to increase the approved rear projection by 0.90 m to retain the existing garage footprint; remove one solar panel, leaving six in total on rear section of wraparound extension; and add one rooflight to the side extension, providing a total of five rooflights on the side and rear wraparound extension.
PendingVariation of ConditionReceived 20 Oct 202626/1568/VOC
4 Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EG
Discharge conditions 4 (Material Samples), 6 (Surface Water Run-off) and 8 (ASHP Details) of the previously approved 25/0193/FUL; determined on 03/06/25.
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 20 Oct 202626/1571/DIS

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Exeter City Council received?

Exeter City Council received 1,494 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.

How long does Exeter City Council take to decide applications?

Exeter City Council takes an average of 57 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Exeter City Council?

Exeter City Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Exeter City Council?

Submit your representation to Exeter City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Exeter City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Exeter City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Exeter City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 298 appeals were lodged against Exeter City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Exeter City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Exeter City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Exeter City Council serves as the local authority for Exeter, a historic city in Devon, England. With roots dating back to medieval times, the council has evolved through several reforms and has functioned as a non-metropolitan district council since 1974. Under Labour majority control since 2010, the council convenes at the Exeter Guildhall, with its primary offices located at the Civic Centre on Paris Street, making it a key institution for those interested in planning applications in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Philip Bialyk (Labour), who has held the position since 14 May 2019. Bindu Arjoon serves as Chief Executive since March 2023.

The council area encompasses 23 towns and villages, including Exeter. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Exeter City Council received 1,494 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (248), full planning applications (221), discharge of conditions (180). 34 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

298 planning appeals were lodged against Exeter City Council decisions, of which 79 were allowed and 193 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Exeter City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Exeter City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.