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99 in the last 90 days27 in the last 305 in the last 1486% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Exeter · updated daily
Postcode districts in Exeter
- Mount Radford Lawn St Leonards Road Exeter
Temporary change of use of land to provide a works compound in association with the construction of the Exeter Energy Network.
Pending530m awayFull Planning PermissionReceived 14 Oct 202626/1537/FUL - 2 Bedford Street Exeter EX1 1LT
Installation of illuminated 1x defibrillator cabinet and 1x bleed kit cabinets to external wall
Pending420m awayFull Planning PermissionReceived 13 Oct 202626/1531/FUL - Car Parking Market Street Exeter
Change of use of public toilet (Sui Generis) to staff facilities for car park (Class E); infill 2x external door openings and internal works.
Pending590m awayFull Planning PermissionReceived 13 Oct 202626/1530/FUL - 2 Leighton Terrace Exeter EX4 6AZ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation for seven occupants (sui generis)
Pending680m awayReceived 12 Oct 202626/1522/LED - 27 Gandy Street Exeter EX4 3LS
Internal alterations including the reinstatement of level access entrance, widening of entrance corridor, formation of disabled WC and reconfiguration of lobby areas at ground and first floor.
Pending580m awayReceived 12 Oct 202626/1346/LBC
Planning data sourced from Devon council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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About Exeter - Planning Applications & Local Development
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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Exeter area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Exeter a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Exeter has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Exeter planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://exeter.gov.uk.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Exeter, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 500 planning applications were submitted near Exeter. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were tree works (92), full planning applications (46), listed building and heritage (39). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).