Search St Thomas planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of St Thomas · updated daily · Exeter City Council
- 6 Newlands Close Exeter EX2 9JPAwaiting decisionT1 Ginko reduce by 3m to remove weak growth and reshape following previous poor pruning and reduce possibility of limb drop over pavement and highway.Received 3 Nov 202626/1658/TPO
- 8 Rosemary Street Exeter EX4 1QXAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension 4.35m to rear of the original dwelling maximum 2.955m in height materials to match existing dwellingPrior Approval - Householder ExtensionReceived 21 Oct 202626/1577/PD
- Pinces Gardens Greenspace Pinces Gardens ExeterAwaiting decisionJob 83446 - Pinces Gardens Crown lift to 5.2m over road and over 2m over grassed areaWorks to Trees in a Conservation AreaReceived 13 Oct 202626/1641/CAT
- 16 Princes Square Exeter EX2 9ANAwaiting decisionT1 - Birch - Remove to ground level. T2 - Apple - Remove to ground level. T3 - Apple - Remove to ground level. Reason for works: T1 - Birch: The tree has outgrown the available space within the garden and is producing shoots in the adjacent pavement. T2 - Apple: The tree appears to be in the early stages of decline, with sparse foliage and reduced vigour. T3 - Apple: The tree has outgrown its position within the garden, creating excessive shade and limiting light to the surrounding area.Received 11 Oct 202626/1515/CAT
- 1 Rexona Close Exeter EX2 9JTAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension to replace conservatoryReceived 8 Oct 202626/1504/FUL
Planning in St Thomas
- Approved
- 83%
- 48 of 55 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Thomas in the last 24 months, from Exeter City Council's planning register.
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Around St Thomas
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EX2 350 applications in the last 12 monthsEX4 409 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Exeter City Council
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About St Thomas
St Thomas, located on the western side of the River Exe in Exeter, Devon, is an area rich in community amenities, featuring numerous pubs, places of worship, and several schools, along with a large shopping precinct. Once a civil parish covering 3,700 acres, it has seen a population increase from 6,246 in 2001 to 6,455 in 2011, indicating a growing residential community that may impact local planning applications. Its connectivity to Exeter via Exe Bridge enhances its appeal for development and infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,455. It sits within the Exeter district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Thomas 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 St Thomas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around St Thomas has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Thomas 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.
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In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near St Thomas. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were tree works (18), outline applications (14), full planning applications (8).