Heavitree, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heavitree, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Heavitree are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heavitree
Heavitree, located in Devon, England, is a historic district that once served as a civil parish outside the walls of Exeter. Known as the first significant village on the road to London, it has a rich history, being the birthplace of notable figures like librarian Thomas Bodley and theologian Richard Hooker. From the 16th century until 1818, Heavitree was also the site of executions, with remnants of its past present in the car park of the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus. This blend of history and urban development may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Elevation: 36m
District: Exeter
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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 Heavitree.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heavitree.
- 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 Heavitree based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
414 planning applications found near Heavitree.
- - 36 Roseland Avenue Exeter EX1 2TW
Partial retrospective erection of single storey detached garage/storage in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 30 Whipton Lane Exeter EX1 3DS
Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 18 Avondale Road Exeter EX2 5HE
Amendment to the approved drainage strategy for the approved 26/0422/FUL to incorporate a Prestige 225 Litre Attenuation SuDS Planter with a restricted discharge rate of 1 litre per second and an addi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 14 Stanwey Exeter EX1 3DR
Single-storey rear extension measuring 4.2 m deep x 3.0 max height x 3.0 m height of eaves.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 45 Whipton Lane Exeter EX1 3DJ
Hip to gable roof enlargement, rear flat roof dormer and single storey brick extension, 2x front roof lights and 2x windows at first floor level on southwest side elevation wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-17
View full details - - 71 Roseland Avenue Exeter EX1 2TN
Discharge of Condition 3 of Planning Permission Ref. 26/0004/FUL, granted on 3rd March 2026, relating to surface water drainage works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Fort Villa 1 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5HU
Cedar T1 Specification - Reduce the top of the tree back to the previous point at approximately 17m above ground level by removing the 'dog leg' apical stem, using a 150mm maximum cut diameter. - Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 50 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AX
Alterations to roof to include hip standup and rear dormer to create bedroom + ensuite.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/0607/FUL - 3 St Loyes Road Exeter EX2 5HA
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 3 St Loyes Road Exeter EX2 5HA
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 5 Binford Close Exeter EX1 3JZ
Discharge of Condition 5 of Planning Permission Ref. 25/0752/FUL, granted on 18 August 2025, relating to materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 13 Kingsway Exeter EX2 5EN
Proposed single storey rear extension with revised steps at rear, and loft conversion (including rear dormer and half-hip to gable enlargement)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 15 Wilford Road Exeter EX2 5LD
Single storey rear extension comprising Kitchen/dining room
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 10 Broom Close Exeter EX2 5JF
Proposed hip-to-gable roof enlargement with one window in the new gable end at second-floor level, one front roof light and a rear flat-roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 77 Sweetbrier Lane Exeter EX1 3AJ
Single-storey rear extension to replace and enlarge existing and soil/vent pipe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 11 Woodstock Road Exeter EX2 5HJ
proposed side extension link with part garage conversion to enlarge the habitable living space of main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Wonford Inn 17 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5DL
Change of use from public house (sui generis) to single dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Mowbray Court Butts Road Exeter EX2 5TQ
TPOd trees: T1 - Lime, remove basal epicormic growth T15 - Pear, reduce height by 2m Conservation area only: T5 - Ash, reduce southerly limb by 2m to appropriate growth points T6 - Ash, reduce southea
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 151 Hamlin Lane Exeter EX1 2SG
Alterations to an existing single storey rear extension and existing rear conservatory, to form one single storey rear extension and partial conversion of the existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 3 Vaughan Road Exeter EX1 3DH
Hip-to-gable south roof extension and rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Heavitree in Devon
Heavitree, located in Devon, England, is a historic district that once served as a civil parish outside the walls of Exeter. Known as the first significant village on the road to London, it has a rich history, being the birthplace of notable figures like librarian Thomas Bodley and theologian Richard Hooker. From the 16th century until 1818, Heavitree was also the site of executions, with remnants of its past present in the car park of the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus. This blend of history and urban development may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Exeter district.
Heavitree sits at an elevation of 36 metres above sea level. 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 Heavitree 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 Heavitree a particularly low-crime area.
Heavitree has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heavitree, St Leonards, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heavitree 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 Heavitree
In the last 24 months, 188 planning applications were submitted near Heavitree. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Heavitree.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Heavitree slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heavitree were full planning applications (77), outline applications (49), tree works (18). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 178 smaller schemes were submitted.
39 planning appeals were lodged, of which 13 were allowed and 25 were dismissed (34% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 114 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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