How long do planning decisions take near Exwick?

The average planning decision time near Exwick is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Exwick?

The planning approval rate near Exwick is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Exwick?

The most common type of planning application near Exwick is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Exwick, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Exwick, Devon.

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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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Exeter
Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
LSOA: Exeter 012E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

6 planning applications found near Exwick.

- 11 Cheltenham Close Exeter EX4 2EL
Deadwooding. Reduce lateral branches on east aspect by 2-3m Crown lift 2m. Secondary and tertiary branches only. Cut diameter not to exceed 80mm. It?s in the back garden and several dead branches have
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-19
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 1 Gibbs Meadow Exeter EX4 2FF
NEW-1496-001. Oak. Prune to clear street light by 1.5m by pruning back to suitable growth points. ///lived.handy.kite NEW-1496-0011. 3 x medium Oaks. Crown lift to achieve a ground clearance of 5.2m o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-04-18
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- Exwick Parish Hall Station Road Exwick Exeter EX4 2AA
Sycamore tree; to be wholly removed. It was never deliberately planted, and has grown to an excessive size in the last couple of years. There are many trees on the east side of the Jubilee Garden - pa
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Exwick in Devon

Property prices in Exwick 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Exwick

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Exwick. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Exwick.

At 58 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 (8), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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