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Exeter planning applications
1,611 applications. 88% approved. 47 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,611 planning applications from Exeter. 1,086 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/1126/FUL Awaiting decision
Unit B 134 Fore Street Exeter EX4 3AN
Change of use of an existing storage unit (Use Class B8) to a small-scale artisan micro-bakery (Use Class E(g)(iii)), including occasional ancillary educational workshops.
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26/1120/CONR Awaiting decision
60 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TN
Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 26/0532/FUL, granted 15th July 2026.
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26/1122/CAT Awaiting decision
Collingwood Mews Bicton Place Exeter EX1 2PG
T1 - Lawson cypress, abutting and pressing on the side boundary wall: Fell
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26/1112/CAT Awaiting decision
Homedale Health 34 Denmark Road Exeter EX1 1SE
T1 Yew reduce canopy by approximately 1m and reduce disproportionately overgrown westerly limb by approximately 2m in order to re balance tree. T2 Pittosporum reduce by approximately 1m for maintenance.
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26/1111/LPD Awaiting decision
88 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TU
Removal of existing chimney; removal of existing projecting bay and single storey lean-to; removal of window and gate entrance.
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26/1116/CAT Awaiting decision
10 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4SY
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce away from property (no. 10 Magdalen Road) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5m - 2m. Reduce away from neighbouring property (no. 12 Magdalen Road ) allowing a clearance of approximately 1.5 - 2m. Reduce lower branch towards road on Northwest aspect by 1.5 -2m. Crown raise lowest limb in neighbouring property by approx 1m -1.5m. Reason for works: The proposed works are intended to provide appropriate clearance from the neighbouring properties (Nos. 10 and 12) and the adjacent road, reducing the likelihood of branches coming into contact with the buildings during periods of high winds or continued growth. The crown reduction and selective crown raising will also allow increased natural light to reach the neighbouring properties while retaining the tree?s overall form, health and amenity value. The works represent a balanced approach to ongoing tree management and will help minimise the potential for future damage to nearby structures.
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26/1113/CAT Awaiting decision
40 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HS
T001 Elder - A full crown reduction of approximately 1.0-1.5 metres to reduce overall crown dimensions while maintaining a balanced and natural form. T002 Acer - Reduce and reshape the Acer crown by up to 0.5-1.0m on selected branch extremities to maintain a balanced natural form, undertake a light crown thin (approximately 10-15%) to remove congested and crossing branches, and carry out a minor crown lift where required to provide clearance beneath the canopy
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26/1102/TPO Awaiting decision
2 Bathern Road Exeter EX2 7QE
T1 - Oak, crown lift to 5m above ground level where overhanging residential gardens only, maximum diameter of cut (MDC) 25mm. Reduce eastern aspect by 2m, MDC 50mm. Remove hazardous deadwood. T2 - Oak, crown lift to 5m above ground level where overhanging residential garden only, MDC 25mm. Remove hazardous deadwood. Justification: These mature trees are significantly impacting the reasonable use of the garden, crown lifting and reducing the eastern canopy will improve conditions and reduce dominance. The works are arboriculturally appropriate and will have a limited affect on the trees' physiological processes.
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26/1101/TPO Awaiting decision
109 Cowick Lane Exeter EX2 9HF
T1 - Horse Chestnut Suggested Works: Crown reduce by approximately 2 metres, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. T2 - Horse Chestnut Suggested Works: Prune eastern aspect to achieve a 2 metre clearance from property, MDC 25mm, no removal of any major limbs. Rationale: These works are proposed as part of the reasonable and responsible maintenance of these garden trees.
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26/1096/DIS Awaiting decision
182 - 184 Fore Street Exeter EX4 3AX
Discharge conditions 4 (Updated Acoustic Design Statement) and 9 ((i) Archaeology post investigation assessment and (ii) confirmation of provision for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition) of planning permission 24/1244/VOC - Creation of 28 apartments (including 4 existing apartments) at first floor to roof levels, extensions and installation of solar panels and terrace at fifth floor (main roof) level, installation of air source heat pumps at ground floor level, and part change of use from retail to residential at basement and ground floor levels for installation of bike store, bin store, staircase and entrance lobby. (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 23/0326/FUL to allow additional loft space for Flat 23 with a flat roof replacing the pitched roof, changes to the internal courtyard for Apartment 27, and revisions to the floor layouts and elevations.)
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/0520/LBC Withdrawn
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.
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26/0664/LPD Decided
50 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AX
Alterations to roof for a hip to gable conversion and rear dormer
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26/0816/DIS Decided
Lane End House Belle Vue Road Exeter EX4 5BP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Tree protection plan), of Planning Permission Ref. 25/0940/FUL, granted on 28 January 2026.
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26/0957/VOC Granted
5 Petersfield Pinn Hill Pinhoe Exeter EX1 3BN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for 23/1105/FUL which had granted permission for a Two-storey dwelling with associated driveway, parking and landscaping. Variation seeks changes to approved windows
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26/0780/FUL Granted
Granville 47A Langaton Lane Pinhoe Exeter EX1 3SP
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension.
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26/0850/FUL Granted
Lockfield Court Ide Lane Alphington Exeter EX2 8UZ
Replacement of existing uPVC windows with new energy efficient uPVC windows. Replacement of timber doors with energy efficient uPVC framed doors (like for like design and fenestration).
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26/0574/TPO Granted
Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE
The yew tree in question is showing signs of asymmetric crown formation. After previous limb failure causing a structural imbalance to the remaining crown. My proposal for the future vigour of this tree is to Install a dynamic cobra bracing system to support the imbalance of the lower structural limbs forming a strong three way triangulation of support for the lateral growth that has become very prone to wind through. Please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) for bracing points highlighted in blue. Selective thinning of the whole crown by removing internal growth with a maximum cut size of 60mm diameter 1.5m length by removing multiple smaller limbs I believe this will be more beneficial to the trees structure, and limit the amount of large wounds left by the thinning works. Allowing for better wind distribution through the remaining crown hopefully eliminating future wind through. by leaving the larger structural limbs intact for the future longevity of the structural integrity. please see photo (Yew Reduction Points) with cut points highlighted in red for chosen thinning points throughout the crown Remove failed limb back to the branch collar. The failed limb supported by lower crown hazard beam fracturing of the timber 150mm diameter 2.5m length this will be the largest of the limbs to be removed through suggested works. red dotted line on attached photo hard to see the hazard beam on the photo (Yew Reduction Points) Selective reduction of the height maximum of 1m in length 40mm cut size to the crown on selected limbs again highlighted in red so that again the risk of wind through will be reduced.
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26/0211/LBC Granted
Haldon Court 4 Manston Terrace Exeter EX2 4NP
Repair and restoration of the existing sash window boxes and replacement of the current replacement sashes and replacement casement windows.
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26/0807/CONR Refused
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
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26/0365/ADV Granted
223 - 225 High Street Exeter EX4 3LR
On southwest side elevation 1 x illuminated, aluminium and printed fabric skin facia sign measuring 0.9 m high x 3.8 m wide x 0.19 m deep, front south east elevation 1x illuminated 0.9 m high x 5.59 m wide x 0.19 m deep, 1x projecting sign 0.67 m from the wall and 3.375 m from ground level.
The full record
Decisions between 2020 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,341 decisions from Exeter between 2020 and 2026, part of 1,611 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 907 granted against 119 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 734 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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19/1773/DIS Granted
Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon
Discharge of conditions 7 (Travel Plan), 8 (Cycle Parking) and 11 (plant noise) of planning permission 17/1818/FUL RD&E MRI/PET CT unit.
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21/0223/OUT Refused
Land At Home Farm Between Church Hill And Park Lane Exeter Devon
Outline planning application for the construction of up to 61 dwellings and associated infrastructure.
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21/0254/FUL Granted
The Nab Ferry Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0JW
Demolition of existing dwelling and garages, and construction of a replacement dwelling, garage and store
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21/0922/PD Granted
6 Curlew Way Exeter Devon EX4 4SW
Single storey rear extension extending a maximum 5.7 m from rear elevation, height to eaves 2.7m and maximum overall height 3.3m.
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21/0791/NMA Granted
6 Leighdene Close Exeter Devon EX2 4PN
Non-material amendment to planning application 20/1589/FUL granted 23 March 2021 to add additional areas of rendered finish, replace chimney stack with metal flue, omission of ramp, minor alterations to cill level of two windows, small increase in size of external paved area to rear of property.
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21/0761/FUL Granted
The Depot Bampfylde Street Exeter Devon EX1 2FW
Four condenser units on the roof of The Depot to serve Ground Floor Units 1 and 2.
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21/0649/FUL Granted
18 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0AW
Replacement of No.3 rear windows with wooden sash.
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21/0650/LBC Granted
18 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0AW
Replacement of No.3 rear windows with wooden sash.
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21/0436/FUL Granted
Exwick Manor 237 Exwick Road Exeter Devon EX4 2AT
Build detached garage block on car park area
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21/1069/LPD Decided
19 Stafford Road Exeter Devon EX4 1EX
Single storey rear 3.0m extension at ground floor level and roof conversion works including dormer window.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 705 65%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 243 22%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 138 13%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Exeter decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Exeter decided 1086 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Exeter?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 47 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Exeter decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1086 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 65% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 87% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Exeter decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1341 decisions from Exeter between 2020 and 2026, out of 1,611 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Exeter?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 144 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Exeter: 1,611 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,086 decided, 88% approved, median 47 days to a decision. 1,335 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2020 and 2026: 1,341 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.