Exwick, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exwick, Devon.
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Planning applications in Exwick are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Exwick
Exwick is a historic parish and manor located in Devon, England, now serving as a north-western suburb of Exeter. Bounded by the River Exe to the east, Exwick is both an ecclesiastical parish and an electoral ward, with a population of 9,767 recorded in the 2021 census. Its rich history and suburban status make it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Exwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Exwick.
- 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 Exwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
251 planning applications found near Exwick.
- - 20 Truro Drive Exeter EX4 2DY
Certificate of Lawfulness for rear flat roof dormer, soil vent pipe, chimeny removal and 3x front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-20
View full details - - Hamlyns End St Andrews Road Exeter EX4 2AF
Change of use from dwelling (use class C3) to childrens residential home (use class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 4 Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AT
Tree 1 - Sycamore - Fell due to low amenity value and location in corner of small garden and is becoming too large to maintain. The garden is not suitable for additional planting so we will seek out a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 11 Cheltenham Close Exeter EX4 2EL
Remove dead branches throughout the crown where they present a clear risk of falling into the garden, sheds or boundary fence. Remove broken or hanging branches at risk of detachment, limited to secon
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-19
View full details - - St Clare St Andrews Road Exeter EX4 2AF
T134 - Pine - Deadwood T135 - Lime - Reduce height by 4-5m, maximum diameter of cuts 100mm T136 - Oak - Reduce spread of southerly limb arising at 2.5m off main stem by circa 3m, maximum diameter of c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - North Wing The Hermitage 20 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AQ
This application relates to the Ash trees on the Rackfield allotments site which are adjacent to my property. Please see the attached location sketch (Ash_trees_location_Nov2025.jpg) These trees are o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - 18 Chester Close Exeter EX4 2EJ
Loft conversion, including installation of 3x rooflights and 1x window to gable end.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - Northmore House Cleve Lane Exeter EX4 2AR
T1 - Monterey Pine - Thin the density of the lowest primary lateral branch (which directly overhangs the front garden of the adjacent property) by 30%. This will consist of third order growth only, na
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 6 St Andrews Road Exeter EX4 2AA
Replacement of existing aluminium windows with flush casement UPVC to all elevations and composite front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 64 Knowle Drive Exeter EX4 2EH
New rear access deck and steps to garden and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Exwick House Exwick Court Exeter EX2 4RE
Single large Magnolia tree to the left of main building (when facing the front aspect of the property), tree is situated approximately ten feet from the property in a raised bed area. This tree has br
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 15 Moorland Way Exeter EX4 2ET
Change of use from dwelling (C3b use) to Children's Home (C2 use), occupied by 3 children from age 12-18.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1 Moorland Way Exeter EX4 2ET
Regulation 5 Notice of intention to install 10m wooden pole as a fixed line broadband apparatus,
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 205 Exwick Road Exeter EX4 2AU
Front Garden Area of 205, Exwick Road ( Roadside) T1 -1x Mature Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora Japonica) - Part Crown Reduce the eastern aspect of the tree (which overhangs the road) by removing approx
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 6 Burrator Drive Exeter EX4 2EN
Replace conservatory with a enlarged rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 21 Knowle Drive Exeter EX4 2DF
Rear/side, single storey, flat roof extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 18 Chester Close Exeter EX4 2EJ
Install 3x roof light, one on east and two on west roof elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-06-22
View full details - - 10 Moorland Way Exeter EX4 2ET
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - St Andrews Church Station Road Exwick Exeter EX4 2FD
T1 Cedar - Reduce weight on damaged branch by reducing its lateral spread by 2m. Cut back from buildings to give 2m clearance. Crown lift to meet Highway regs. 2.5m over pavement and 5.2m over road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 4 Palmerston Drive Exeter EX4 2JA
Discharge of Condition 3 of previous 24/1188/FUL. Erect elevated rear balcony with double doors to be fitted to provide access from the living room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-04-17
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A brief summary of Exwick in Devon
Exwick is a historic parish and manor located in Devon, England, now serving as a north-western suburb of Exeter. Bounded by the River Exe to the east, Exwick is both an ecclesiastical parish and an electoral ward, with a population of 9,767 recorded in the 2021 census. Its rich history and suburban status make it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Exwick a particularly low-crime area.
Exwick has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Riverside, Exwick, St David's, City Centre, Cowick Street, Taddyforde. 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 Exwick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bonhay Road Cutting SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Exwick 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.
Planning Activity in Exwick
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Exwick. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Exwick.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Exwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Exwick were tree works (26), full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (18). 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, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 87 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (35% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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