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West Park University Of Exeter Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY

Granted Exeter 22/1746/RES Reserved Matters

Works: Demolition

Relates to 20/1684/OUT

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Approval of reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to outline permission 20/1684/OUT for student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities, and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E, with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping.

As published by the council, reference 22/1746/RES

Application record

Reference
22/1746/RES
Type
Reserved Matters
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
19 Dec 2022
Validated
19 Dec 2022
Decided
20 Jun 2023
Ward
Duryard And St James
Decision by
Committee Decision
Postcode
EX4 4PY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/0184/VOC Granted

    West Park University Of Exeter Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY

    Approval of reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to outline permission 20/1684/OUT for student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities, and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E, with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans) and 9 (landscape plans) of 22/1746/RES to introduce a phasing plan, to reduce shop area, increase bedspaces by 21no., reduce building height and associated amendments to Block CB and curtilage, and to remove lower ground floor of Block LP and other external changes including installation of external lift for wheelchair users).

    Decided 21 May 2024 Amendments
  • 23/0351/DIS Granted

    West Park University Of Exeter Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY

    Discharge of Conditions 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 19, 20, 24 and 25 of permission 20/1684/OUT - Outline planning application to build student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities (up to a maximum of 49,821 sq. metres) and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E; with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (All Matters Reserved).

    Decided 8 Sep 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Dec 2022

    Received by Exeter

  2. 20 Jun 2023

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 6 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 20/1684/OUT Granted

    Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter Devon

    Outline planning application to build student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities (up to a maximum of 49,821 sq. metres) and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E; with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (All Matters Reserved).

    Decided 17 Sep 2021 Outline

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CarneySweeney Planning Agent, a planning consultancy

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Documents

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264 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 20 June 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About reserved matters applications

A reserved matters application fills in the detail held back from an earlier outline permission, judged against that permission rather than the principle of development. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • West Park University Of Exeter Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY

    24/0184/VOC Submitted 15 Feb 2024 50 yards away

    Approval of reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to outline permission 20/1684/OUT for student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities, and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E, with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans) and 9 (landscape plans) of 22/1746/RES to introduce a phasing plan, to reduce shop area, increase bedspaces by 21no., reduce building height and associated amendments to Block CB and curtilage, and to remove lower ground floor of Block LP and other external changes including installation of external lift for wheelchair users).

    Granted Amendments Demolition 64 docs
  • Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    25/1140/DIS Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Discharge condition 2 (Materials) of reserved matters approval 24/0184/VOC (brick details updated from 25/0292/DIS).

    Granted Conditions 6 docs
  • Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter Devon

    20/1684/OUT Submitted 10 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    Outline planning application to build student accommodation and ancillary amenity facilities (up to a maximum of 49,821 sq. metres) and external alterations and refurbishment of Birks Grange Village Blocks A-E; with associated infrastructure, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping (All Matters Reserved).

    Granted Outline Demolition 84 docs
  • Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    24/0403/NMA Submitted 11 Apr 2024 50 yards away

    Amend Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of 22/1746/RES to allow Birks Grange refurbishment to achieve EnerPHit/Passivhaus standards.

    Granted Amendments 15 docs
  • Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    24/0402/NMA Submitted 11 Apr 2024 50 yards away

    Amend Condition 18 (Passivhaus Principles) of 20/1684/OUT to alter certification requirements for new build and refurbished buildings.

    Granted Amendments New dwelling 5 docs
  • Clydesdale Nash And Birks Grange Village Halls Of Residence University Of Exeter Lower Argyll Road Exeter

    26/0834/TPO Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Excavations for utilities through W1 of TPO, in arboretum south of Cardiac Hill footpath: Excavate mixed utilities route (running east to west) to maximum width of 2m and depth of 1.2m with manholes. Excavate HV utility route Option 1 or Option 2 to 0.6m width and 1m depth (option to be informed and decided using hand dug trial pits as shown on the accompanying Arboricultural Utilities Plan). Works to be carried out according to the accompanying Arboricultural Method Statement (excavator operating on temporary ground protection guards, with localised tree protective fencing): Removal/pruning to facilitate utilities route: T2767 Birch ? crown lift eastern side of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator (Option 2 only). T2772 Zelkova, Keaki ? crown lift northern and eastern sides of crown to 2.5m to provide clearance for excavator. T2776 Fraxinus excelsior ?Jaspidea?, golden ash ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works. T2787 Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) ? crown lift to 2.5 on north side of crown, removing deadwood, to provide clearance for excavator. Exempt works. T2973 Betula albosinensis, birch ? remove 1.5m high young newly planted dead tree. Tree removal and pruning to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree work ? Recommendations. As the agent I am requesting a site visit with the Tree Consultant for the Council to show the proposed route / options and explain the design process / methodology for the works. Bouygues are asking to commence works on 06.07.26

    Granted Trees 7 docs

In Exeter

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    Hill Barton Farm Hill Barton Road Exeter

    Reserved Matters application (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) for 274 dwellings including affordable housing, public open space and associated infrastructure pursuant to Outline permission 21/1701/OUT

    Received 6 Dec, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Reserved matters
  • 25/0569/RES Granted

    68 - 72 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LZ

    Approval of all reserved matters (access, scale, layout, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission 23/0583/OUT and associated discharge of conditions 6, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.

    Received 12 May, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
  • 24/0253/RES Granted

    Apsham Grange Land On The West Side Of Clyst Road Topsham Exeter

    Reserved matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, and access pursuant to phased outline planning application 21/0894/OUT for the construction of up to 100 dwellings and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved)

    Received 5 Mar, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Reserved matters
  • 24/0531/RES Granted

    Land At Redhills Exwick Lane Exeter

    Reserved Matters Application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 20/1380/OUT for residential development of 80 homes and associated infrastructure

    Received 16 May, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
  • 24/0085/RES Granted

    Exeter College Further Education Hele Road Exeter EX4 4JS

    Approval of reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for Phase 2A involving partial demolition of Baker Building and new elevation to retained element, construction of Block B and associated landscaping, and an amended Phasing Plan, pertaining to outline permission ref. 19/0315/OUT.

    Received 22 Jan, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Reserved matters