Topsham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Topsham, Devon.
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Planning applications in Topsham are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Topsham
Topsham is a historic town in the Exeter district of Devon, England, situated on the east bank of the River Exe, just north of where it meets the River Clyst. Designated a town by a royal charter in 1300, it became part of the City of Exeter in 1966. As of the 2021 census, Topsham has a population of 4,146, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its rich heritage and strategic location between Exeter and Exmouth.
Population: 4,146
District: Exeter
Website: http://www.topsham.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: Exeter 015H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Topsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Topsham.
- 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 Topsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
702 planning applications found near Topsham.
- - 68 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HL
Removal of two ground-floor partition walls and a door and infilling of an existing doorway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 21 Elm Grove Road Topsham Exeter EX3 0EJ
The tree is a mature Laburnum (according the Dartmoor Tree Surgeons. It has died within the past 12 months, as is evidenced by peeling bark, and the lack of any leaf growth this year. It is situated o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/0807/CONR - Chapel Platt Surgery 19 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HE
Removal of Condition 3 on Planning Ref. 26/0207/FUL, granted 1 June 2026, restricting the approved use to an operational period of 1 year
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Chapel Platt Surgery 19 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HE
Removal of Condition 3 on Planning Ref. 26/0207/FUL, granted 1 June 2026, restricting the approved use to an operational period of 1 year
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/0520/LBC - The Flat 58 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HW
the revelation, repair and single glazing of a historic window opening on the north elevation at the second level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Recreation Ground Ferry Road Topsham
83004 - <1% remaining canopy. Tree has effectively died. Fell to ground level. Grind stump to below ground level. Remove arising debris
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 7A Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP
Hawthorn (Tree 1) - request to reduce height of hawthorn by 6-7ft and shorten back sides by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form. Clear tree off shed roof by 1-2ft and cr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 10 Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP
Tree 1 - Cherry Request to reduce height and spread of cherry by 1-2ft, take back to a suitable side branch, leaving a natural form at the customers desired size and shape. Thin canopy to allow more l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 9 Parkfield Way Topsham EX3 0DP
Liquidambar (Tree 1) Request to reduce height of liquidambar by 5-6ft and shorten back sides by 1-3ft, cut back to a suitable side branch to leave a natural form at the customers desired size and shap
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Lodge Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EG
Application Reference Number: 24/0632/FUL Date of Decision: 27/08/2024 Variation of condition 2. Minor amendments to include the addition of a window and a change of wall cladding to match the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Lodge Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EG
Proposed demolition of garden shed and construction of garden office and store. Revision of listed building consent approval ref. 24/0633/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 26/0571/VOC - The Lodge Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EG
Application Reference Number: 24/0632/FUL Date of Decision: 27/08/2024 Variation of condition 2. Minor amendments to include the addition of a window and a change of wall cladding to match the roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-20 - 26/0570/LBC - The Lodge Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EG
Proposed demolition of garden shed and construction of garden office and store. Revision of listed building consent approval ref. 24/0633/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-20 - - 3 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF
Schedule of Tree Works Location: Rear garden of 3 Fore Street, Topsham. Tree: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works: Crown lift of aprox 4 to 5 m to provide improved clearance beneath the cano
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 29 Altamira Topsham EX3 0AQ
T1 Sycamore- Fell T2 poplar -Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Flat 58 Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HW
The renovation, repair and single glazing of a historic window opening on the north elevation at the second level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 32 Altamira Topsham EX3 0AQ
T1 Poplar , fell to ground level . Recent winds have made it lean towards neighbour`s house, with a raised root mound clearly visible at the base where it has lifted. In my opinion the risk of failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Vicarage Globefield Topsham EX3 0EZ
T1, T2 Sycamore. Fell. Growing against boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 20B High Street Topsham EX3 0EA
Discharge of Condition 6 of 25/0790/FUL which was determined 26th August 2025- Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Exemead Denver Road Topsham EX3 0BS
Variation of condition 2 (plans) and removal of condition 3 (surface water) of planning permission 25/1772/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Topsham in Devon
Topsham is a historic town in the Exeter district of Devon, England, situated on the east bank of the River Exe, just north of where it meets the River Clyst. Designated a town by a royal charter in 1300, it became part of the City of Exeter in 1966. As of the 2021 census, Topsham has a population of 4,146, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its rich heritage and strategic location between Exeter and Exmouth. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,146. It sits within the Exeter district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Topsham a particularly low-crime area.
Topsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Topsham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Topsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Exe Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Exe Estuary. 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, Topsham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.topsham.org/. 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 Topsham
In the last 24 months, 237 planning applications were submitted near Topsham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Topsham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Topsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Topsham were full planning applications (74), tree works (61), listed building and heritage (45). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 226 smaller schemes were submitted.
24 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (32% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 163 applications
- Refused: 24 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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