Planning application
25/1292/LED
77 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LZ
Proposal
House in multiple occupation for seven persons (sui generis use)
As published by the council, reference 25/1292/LED
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Sep 2025
Received by Exeter
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5 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Was lawful use
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/1316/LED Decided
82 Howell Road Exeter EX4 4LZ
House in multiple occupation for seven persons (sui generis use) (Certificate of lawfulness of existing use)
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26/0936/FUL Awaiting decision
HMP Exeter New North Road Exeter EX4 4EX
Proposed works to the perimeter wall, control room relocation and CCTV improvements at HMP Exeter, in relation to Gateway to Devon County Prison (grade II, NHLE 1267622); and Entrance Wing to Devon County Prison and Pedimented Wing to the Rear (grade II, NHLE 1267637).
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26/0937/LBC Awaiting decision
HMP Exeter New North Road Exeter EX4 4EX
Proposed works to the perimeter wall, control room relocation and CCTV improvements at HMP Exeter, in relation to Gateway to Devon County Prison (grade II, NHLE 1267622); and Entrance Wing to Devon County Prison and Pedimented Wing to the Rear (grade II, NHLE 1267637).
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26/0704/CAT Granted
Northernhay Park Lodge New North Road Exeter EX4 4ET
G1 X 10 Leylandii trees Remove ten Leylandii trees situated along the Eastern boundary, which have arisen as a result of a lapsed hedge. G2 X 10 Remove ten Leylandii trees situated along the northern boundary, which have arisen as a result of a lapsed hedge. All stumps shall be ground out to enable replanting with 16x Western Red Cedar. Justification - The proposed works form part of a long-term management strategy to address excessive shading, poor hedge form, and the unsuitability of the existing Leylandii (Cuprocyparis leylandii) for their current location. The trees situated along the northern and eastern boundaries have originated from previously unmanaged hedge lines which have been allowed to develop into individual trees following the lapse of regular cyclical hedge maintenance. As a result, the trees have become excessively tall and dominant within the garden environment, causing significant shading and loss of natural light to the property and associated amenity areas. The Leylandii along the eastern boundary are also having an adverse impact on the adjacent railway corridor due to their size, density, and proximity to the boundary. Ongoing growth is likely to increase future management requirements and may contribute to concerns relating to encroachment, shading, and general maintenance adjacent to the railway infrastructure. The proposed removal works are considered appropriate arboricultural management to restore the boundary areas to a more suitable and sustainable condition. The trees offer limited individual arboricultural merit due to their origin as unmanaged hedge growth. The proposed works will: Improve natural light levels to the garden and property. Reduce excessive dominance and shading along the boundary areas. Prevent further encroachment and future management issues adjacent to the railway boundary. Allow for future replacement planting or more appropriate boundary management, if required. All works shall be carried out in accordance
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26/0873/FUL Awaiting decision
Car Park Howell Road Exeter
Installation of 2 Parcel Locker
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26/0709/FUL Granted
17 Waverley Avenue Exeter EX4 4NL
Rear, side infill extension to form kitchen and dining areas
Other lawful development applications
In Exeter
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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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26/1111/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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26/1075/LED Awaiting decision
61 Danes Road Exeter EX4 4LS
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of 61 Danes Road as two C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation. One four person HMO (The Apartment) and one six person HMO (The Chalet).
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26/0521/LED Decided
49 Sandford Walk Exeter EX1 2ET
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for four people.
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26/1060/LPD Awaiting decision
77 Broadfields Road Exeter EX2 5RQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side/rear ground floor extension.