Exeter, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exeter, Devon.
Devon · England · City
Planning applications in Exeter are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Exeter
Exeter, the county town of Devon in South West England, is a historic cathedral city located on the banks of the River Exe. Positioned roughly 36 miles northeast of Plymouth and 65 miles southwest of Bristol, Exeter presents a unique landscape for planning applications, blending urban development with its rich heritage.
Population: 124,180 (2016) · Area: 27.3 km² · Elevation: 7m
District: Exeter
Website: https://exeter.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,345 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Exeter.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Exeter.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Exeter based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
111 planning applications found near Exeter.
- - 34 Barnfield Road Exeter EX1 1RX
T1 Red Oak. Crown lift internal sprouts to a height of 7m. Reason: The client wishes to let a little more light directly under the tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Car Park Oxygen House Grenadier Road Exeter
Discharge conditions 9 (Tree works - bird nesting season), 13 (CCTV monitoring system) and 16 (Shipping container - design details) of planning permission 23/1223/FUL - Relocation and replacement of e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Northernhay Gardens Northernhay Place Exeter
Job 82863 - crown lift to 5.5m over highway, remove epicormic growth Job 82966 - dead central stem, historic monument in striking distance. Remove dead part and reduce height of remaining crown. Job 8
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 16 Premier Place Exeter EX2 4LB
I would like to remove the Magnolia Tree. It has become too large for the space and the root system has caused damage to the surrounding wall and driveway over the years which has been repaired but it
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Carpark 14 Cathedral Close Exeter
T1 Holly Raise crown by circa 1m The 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, veh
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 1 - 2 Northernhay Place Exeter EX4 3QG
Discharge conditions 3 (CEMP), 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan and HMMP), 5 (Bat Mitigation/Enhancement Scheme), 6 (Hard and Soft Landscape Scheme) and 7 (Noise Assessment) of planning permission 24/1255/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 14 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SL
Replacement of existing rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/0803/FUL - Broadwalk House Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1TS
Installation of 2no. condenser units to roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 16 Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6NN
Installation of digital marketing screen to shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Durn Ovaria Barnfield Road Exeter EX1 1RX
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Churchill House 30 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE
T1 - Sycamore: Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/0756/LBC - 8 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1JG
Proposed refurbishment including changes to internal layout, new staircase and plant room
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0794/LBC - Tesco 223 - 225 High Street Exeter EX4 3RH
Proposed 1no internally illuminated fascia, 1no dibond graphic, 1no internally applied store directory, 8no externally applied vinyls
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Tesco 223 - 225 High Street Exeter EX4 3RH
Proposed 1no internally illuminated fascia, 1no dibond graphic, 1no internally applied store directory, 8no externally applied vinyls
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The Southgate Hotel Southernhay East Exeter EX1 1QF
82991 - 2x major primary limbs growing in a south western direction can be seen bracing eachother from ground level, at approx 6m above ground level. Flaring can be seen on the larger limb, potentiall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Tesco 223 - 225 High Street Exeter EX4 3RH
Proposed 1no internally illuminated fascia, 1no dibond graphic, 1no internally applied store directory, 8no externally applied vinyls
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/0329/FUL - 8 Clifton Road Exeter EX1 2BR
Retain single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/0718/FUL - 23 Gandy Street Exeter EX4 3LS
Repairs to existing stone lintels serving attic dormer windows to the Gandy Street elevation, including temporary support, localised stone repairs, crack stitching, lime mortar repointing and associat
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/0675/FUL - Pavement O/s 90-92 Fore Street Exeter EX4 6RH
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT kiosks
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/0641/FUL - Pavement Outside Clarendon House Western Way Barnfield Exeter EX1 2DA
The installation of 1 BT Street Hub on the north side pavement of Heavitree Road and removal of the associated BT payphones on the south side pavement of Heavitree Road.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-18
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A brief summary of Exeter in Devon
Exeter, the county town of Devon in South West England, is a historic cathedral city located on the banks of the River Exe. Positioned roughly 36 miles northeast of Plymouth and 65 miles southwest of Bristol, Exeter presents a unique landscape for planning applications, blending urban development with its rich heritage. The City has a population of approximately 124,180 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Exeter district.
Exeter sits at an elevation of 7 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 27.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Exeter show an average sale price of £342,345, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Exeter a particularly low-crime area.
Exeter has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Belmont, Heavitree, Princes Square, Riverside, St David's, St Leonards, City Centre, Lower Summerlands, St Sidwell's, Longbrook, Pennsylvania, Cowick Street, Southernhay and The Friars, Mont le Grand. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Exeter includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bonhay Road Cutting SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Exeter planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://exeter.gov.uk. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Exeter
In the last 24 months, 237 planning applications were submitted near Exeter. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Exeter maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Exeter were tree works (72), listed building and heritage (39), full planning applications (33). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 216 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 103 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 118 applications
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