Exeter, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exeter, Devon.
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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: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
84 planning applications found near Exeter.
- - Alice Vieland Clinic Bull Meadow Road Exeter EX2 4JF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to confirm the lawful use of the site as Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Pavement O/s Clarendon House Western Way Barnfield Exeter EX1 2DA
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Senate Court Southernhay Gardens Exeter EX1 1UG
Installation of approximately 166 solar panels totalling approximately 92.15 KW generation on the single flat rooftop of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 33 - 35 Southernhay East Exeter
Change of use from Commercial (Use Class E) to mixed use including two flats (Use Class C3) (Part 3; Class G).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 26 High Street Exeter EX4 3LN
2 illuminated fascia signs, each 0.60 m high by 4.96 m wide, 2 illuminated circular projecting signs, each 0.80 m in diameter projecting 0.92 m from the external wall, 1 internal 55 inch advertisement
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 16 College Avenue Exeter EX2 4TH
Two common hornbeams getting very close to solar panels fitted on roof. reductions of both offending trees 1.5metre to be taken from tops all pruning works to comply with bs 3998. will need 1,5m remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 8 Kimberley Road Exeter EX2 4JG
Discharge of Condition 3 proposed roof slate for application 26/0093/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Maynard School For Girls Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SJ
T3 Lime. Re-pollard T36 Lime. Cut back 2.5m from building. T39a Ash. Fell. T48 Rowan. Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 36, 37 And 38 High Street Exeter EX4 3LN
Approval of Management Scheme submitted pursuant to Clause 2.1 of the Schedule in the s106 Agreement dated 02.11.2021 for 21/0757/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - St Matthews Church Hall Lower Summerlands Exeter EX1 2LJ
Provision of new main entrance and wheelchair accessible path, with ancillary associated works at the Church Hall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Cathedral Court Southernhay East Exeter EX1 1AF
Discharge of Condition 4 of Planning Ref. 24/1128/FUL, granted on 28 February 2025, relating to noise impacts on residential amenity
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 24 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1PR
Replacement projecting sign, painting of two external doors, siting of a bin store and installation of pigeon spikes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 12 - 13 High Street Exeter EX4 3LH
New individual, back lit illuminated signage to update brand logo including 2x Fascia Logos on east side elvation 0.18 high x 1.7 wide, 1 front logo sign 0.36 high x 3.6 m wide and 2 projection signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Courtyard Of Darwin Court Melbourne Street Exeter
Job 82765 - Melbourne Place - Overextending into washing line area, central stem defective, obstructing light column. Pollard at 3.5m Remove debris. Job 82766 - Melbourne Place - Overextending into wa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 29 Paris Street Exeter EX1 2JB
Change of use from retail (Use Class E(a)) to bar & cafe (sui-generis use).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 37 Marlborough Road Exeter EX2 4TJ
A tree surgeon will carry out works to an Acer tree to be lightly trimmed by at least 1M all over the crown, situated in the back garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-22
View full details - - 242 High Street Exeter EX4 3QB
1no. ATM Graphic applied internally and 1no. digital display screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 3 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1JG
Alterations to walls and doors on all floors, secondary glazing to windows on all floors, removal of raised floors on upper floors, new hearths and mantels to fireplaces on ground, first and second fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 58 Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4LQ
Yew Tree: Repeat of works agreed by ECC in June 2021 Location: 58 Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4LQ Proposal: Conservation area Remove epicormic growth from ground level to 6m and reduce width by 1m around
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 30 St Leonards Road Exeter EX2 4LA
Discharge of condition 5 (Details of EV charge point) of planning approval 24/0455/FUL and 24/0456/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-17
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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 £360,654, 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, 184 planning applications were submitted near Exeter. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Exeter.
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 (53), listed building and heritage (34), full planning applications (32). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 181 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 104 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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