St Thomas, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Thomas, Devon.
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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.
Population: 6,455
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: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Thomas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Thomas.
- 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 St Thomas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near St Thomas.
- - 30 Somerset Avenue Exeter EX4 1LX
Rear flat roof dormer and roof lights to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Little Johns Cross Dunsford Road Exeter EX2 9PN
T1 - Pittosporum - Reduce canopy by 1-2m, thin lower canopy around trunk by 10/20% and reduce away from flat balcony area by 1-2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 29 Wardrew Road Exeter EX4 1HB
The forming of a new single storey rear extension. Demolition of an existing rear extension and the forming of a new extension in its place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 41 Somerset Avenue Exeter EX4 1LW
Erection of a two-storey gable end extension, replacement rear dormer and installation of two rooflights to the principal elevation, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 129 Cowick Lane Exeter EX2 9HF
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/1092/FUL - Construction of a single storey garden building in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 44 Cowick Hill Exeter EX2 9NG
Proposed use of an existing Garden Room to perform beauty and aesthetic treatments on Wednesdays and Fridays between 09:00 and 15:00 with a maximum of 4 clients per week.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Franklyn House Franklyn Drive Exeter EX2 9HS
Installation of a 10.12kW roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system on two of the flat roofs of the listed Franklyn House, a 92.92kW roof-mounted solar PV system with battery storage on the nearby F
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Ide View Perridge Close Exeter EX2 9PX
Fell T6 Aspen to combat subsidence damage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 81A Broadway Exeter EX2 9LY
Hip to gable roof conversion, with addition of rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-12-06
View full details - - 8 Broadmeadow Avenue Exeter EX4 1JQ
Single storey rear extension measuring 4.20 deep x 4.00 m high x 2.90 height of eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 10 Bowhay Lane Exeter EX4 1NZ
Hip-to-gable extension, rear flat roofed dormer and roof lights to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 7 Franklyn Drive Exeter EX2 9HR
Replace existing rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 8 Broadmeadow Avenue Exeter EX4 1JQ
3x front roof lights, hip-to-gable roof enlargement with 1x east elevation window, and a flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - Little Johns Lodge Dunsford Road Exeter EX2 9PW
Removal of 1 poplar tree in the back garden of the property Little Johns Lodge has 4 large trees in the back garden on the border of the neighbouring property and Perridge Close. 1 of these trees is a
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - 17 Cordery Road Exeter EX2 9DH
Remodelling and enlargement of single storey rear extension and construction of raised decking and flight of steps down to garden level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-03-22
View full details - - 130 Bowhay Lane Exeter EX4 1PG
Side, rear extension and loft conversion including gable wall and dormer windows to front and rear. Removal of chimney.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 8 Franklyn Drive Exeter EX2 9HR
Prior approval application for single storey rear extension measuring 4.8m (depth) x 3m (eaves height) and 3m (maximum height).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-12-07
View full details - - 109 Cowick Lane Exeter EX2 9HF
Drop kerb widening, alterations to boundary walls, and 1.5m high entrance gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 38 Cowick Lane Exeter EX2 9HB
Dropped kerb to create vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-03-30
View full details - - Fourways Dunsford Road Exeter EX2 9PN
T1 - Large spreading willow, growing over and into the neighbours fence. Fell T2 - Large conifer (Leylandii) tree in the front drive - the roots are breaking the wall and concrete drive. Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of St Thomas in Devon
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.
Property prices in St Thomas 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 St Thomas a particularly low-crime area.
St Thomas has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ide, Princes Square, Riverside, St David's, Alphinbrook, City Centre, Midway Terrace and Ide Lane, Cowick Street. 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 St Thomas 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, 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.
Planning Activity in St Thomas
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near St Thomas. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. St Thomas maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near St Thomas slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Thomas were full planning applications (14), outline applications (12), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.