Search Topsham planning applications
32 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Topsham · updated daily · Exeter City Council
- 7 Towerfield Clyst Road Topsham Exeter EX3 0BZAwaiting decisionConstruction of front porch to an existing dwellingReceived 9 Nov 202626/1690/FUL
- Coromandel Mount Howe Topsham EX3 0BGAwaiting decisionDemolition of side conservatory, and replacement with single storey side extension. Cladding of building, replacement roof covering to include solar panels, and installation of front balcony.Received 5 Nov 202626/1674/FUL
- 8 Station Road Topsham EX3 0DTAwaiting decisionT1 - Pittosporum -Fell to near ground level T2 - Birch - Reduce height by 2-3m - Reduce sides to shape and contain T3 - Plum - Fell to near ground level T4 - Apple - Reduce height to previous pruning points - Reshape sides to contain - Crown clean T5 - Bay - Reduce height by 3m - Trim all round to tidy and contain T6 - Rowan - Fell to near ground level These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these garden trees.Received 5 Nov 202626/1669/CAT
- 21 Ferry Road Topsham EX3 0JWAwaiting decisionT1 - Robinia - Reduce in height by approx. 2 metres, and shorten back the laterals by between 1.5-2.5 metres (previous growth points.), leaving a balanced form. Crown lift to 5.2 metres clearance over the road.Received 21 Oct 202626/1582/CAT
- 4 Grove Hill Topsham EX3 0EGAwaiting decisionDischarge conditions 4 (Material Samples), 6 (Surface Water Run-off) and 8 (ASHP Details) of the previously approved 25/0193/FUL; determined on 03/06/25.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 20 Oct 202626/1571/DIS
Planning in Topsham
- Approved
- 83%
- 176 of 201 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Topsham in the last 24 months, from Exeter City Council's planning register.
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Around Topsham
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EX3 156 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Exeter City Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,146. It sits within the Exeter district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Topsham 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 Topsham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Topsham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Topsham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.topsham.org/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Topsham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 236 planning applications were submitted near Topsham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were tree works (53), full planning applications (44), listed building and heritage (35). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).