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

Granted Exeter 24/0403/NMA Non-Material Amendment

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 24/0403/NMA

Application record

Reference
24/0403/NMA
Type
Non-Material Amendment
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
11 Apr 2024
Validated
11 Apr 2024
Decided
16 May 2024
Ward
Duryard And St James
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exeter register

This site has had 6 applications since 2023: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/0834/TPO Granted

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

    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

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/1140/DIS Granted

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

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

    Decided 21 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • 25/0978/DISPO Awaiting decision

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

    Discharge clause 3.1 (Management Scheme) of Schedule 1 of s106 agreement dated 26 July 2021 for 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).

    Submitted 21 Jul 2025 Conditions
  • 24/0402/NMA Granted

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

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

    Decided 21 May 2024 Amendments
  • 23/0495/DIS Granted

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

    Discharge of Conditions 6, 9, 17 on 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 18 Sep 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Apr 2024

    Received by Exeter

  2. 16 May 2024

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 5 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

CarneySweeney Ltd Agent, registered in Farnham

Active · incorporated 2019 · Farnham

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exeter granted permission on 16 May 2024, 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 amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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

    22/1746/RES Submitted 19 Dec 2022 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.

    Granted Reserved matters Demolition 264 docs
  • 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

    24/0402/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

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    Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission Ref. 12/0590/FUL granted on 13 September 2012, relating to the construction of 2 dwellings, to alter the design of Dwelling A through enlarged footprint and brick plinth on the ground floor, installation of rooflights and removal of chimney at roof level, and revisions to fenestration including installation of aluminium windows and doors (except front door)

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1070/VOC Granted

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    Variation of Condition 14 of Planning Ref. 22/0770/FUL granted on 30 May 2023 (relating to the construction of 62 retirement apartments in Category II Type Sheltered Housing) to reduce the occupancy age limit from 60 to 55 years

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1423/VOC Awaiting decision

    66 Blenheim Road Exeter EX2 8SE

    Variation of condition 2 of 26/0978/FUL (Date of Decision: 04/09/2026) which had granted permission for Single-storey rear extension with flat roof, rooflights, and rear bifold doors. The variation seeks to increase the extension depth from 4.5 metres to 5.5 metres and to include a parapet surround.

    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1120/CONR Refused

    60 Magdalen Road Exeter EX2 4TN

    Variation of condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission ref. 26/0532/FUL, granted 15th July 2026 (Remodelling of a detached single dwelling, including a single-storey side extension, front infill extension, replacement two-storey rear bay and single-storey rear extension, roof alterations, and demolition of existing outbuildings), retaining the existing garage and reconstructing the garage roof to a flat roof; adding a covered porch to the main entrance door.

    Received 25 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1092/CONR Refused

    4 Hampton Buildings Blackboy Road Exeter EX4 6SR

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    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Amendments