Birks Grange Village, Blocks A To E. New North Road Exeter EX4 4PQ

1. 21 Dec 2024

   Received by Exeter

2. 31 Jan 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Jul 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exeter granted permission on 1 July 2025, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Block Q Birks Halls New North Road Exeter Devon EX4 4GJ

  22/1724/TPO Submitted 15 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  magnolia adjacent to building in birks, tree is restricted in situ, there are plans to develop the building as part of that UoE would like to prune and transport the magnolia to another location with in the site. this sprig post flowering we would like to reduce canopy by up to 2/3rds to encourage epicormic growth. In autumn to excavate the root place using an air spade. the tree will then be crane out of its location and placed in the new planting location to be specified tree will be angered with suitable ground system and ideal growing medium used making sure no air gaps in root plate Close monitoring and after care by UoE ground Staff

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Block H Birks Halls New North Road Exeter EX4 4GE

  26/0574/TPO Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

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

  22/1746/RES Submitted 19 Dec 2022 100 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 100 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 100 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 100 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

• 26/1024/FUL Granted

  6 Majorfield Road Topsham EX3 0ES

  Replacement roof for kitchen extension with slate tile, revised pitch and rooflights. Replace downpipes and guttering with wider metal pipes and repair damage to the open eaves maintaining air flow

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/0105/FUL Withdrawn

  Tickle And Reynolds 83 Heavitree Road Exeter EX1 2ND

  Change of use, refurbishment and extension of existing property into nine flats, and associated works

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/1080/FUL Granted

  Exeter Tool Shop Thurlow Road Exeter EX4 7AA

  Replace timber shopfront with aluminium frame shopfront with secure glazing windows.

  Received 18 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/0895/FUL Granted

  Site Of Royal Clarence Hotel Cathedral Yard Exeter EX1 1HD

  Redevelopment of the Royal Clarence, to include 25 new residential dwellings on the upper floors with part residential on the ground and part basement floor. Commercial on the remaining ground and basement floor as a public house and restaurant.

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1265/FUL Granted

  21 Brookway Exeter EX1 3JJ

  Installation of uPVC double-glazed windows to enclose the existing front balcony area.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications