Planning application
25/1624/FUL
550 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DP
Proposal
Demolition of existing single-storey extension, erection of linked, single-storey, dependant relative's annexe.
As published by the council, reference 25/1624/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Nov 2025
Received by Exeter
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26 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0700/FUL Refused
550 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DP
Demolition of existing single-storey extension, erection of linked, single-storey, annexe.
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25/1434/TPO Granted
Land To The East Of Seabrook Mews And North Of Topsham Road. Known As Topsham Phase 2B Development Site.
TPO T43 Crown lift south-eastern side of crown to 3.5m above ground, removing secondary growth back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 50mm diameter overhanging into site. For clearance above the gardens of the new properties being built and from the new boundary fence line. Also for clearance to facilitate construction works, to avoid damage to branches from machinery and vehicles. TPO T42 Crown lift south-eastern side of crown to 3.5m above ground, removing secondary growth back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 50mm diameter overhanging into site. For clearance above the gardens of the new properties being built and from the new boundary fence line. Also for clearance to facilitate construction works, to avoid damage to branches from machinery and vehicles.
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23/0031/FUL Granted
533A Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 7DL
Proposed conservatory
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25/1813/PD Granted
4 Higher Wear Road Exeter EX2 7EL
Single storey rear extension 3.85m depth x 2.70 m height x 2.4 m eaves height to adjoin existing rear extension and alterations to doors and ramp to front
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25/1815/TPO Granted
Wilson Leisure Site Office Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7DT
T1 Holm Oak, shorten side limbs to restore a safe clear cordon around the substation while maintaining screen from the road T9 Acer, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health and appearance of the tree T13 Holm Oak, reduce new growth back to old cuts and remove epicormic growth T14 Oak, Dead wood T17,18, 19, 20,21 and 22 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees and keep them from competing with the shrubs underneath T31,32,33,34 Sycamore, remove epicormic growth to maintain the appearance of the trees T40 ,T41 Lime, remove dead wood and epicormic growth to maintain the health of the trees T61 Ash, reduce length of two branches over steps by 3m to ensure the safety of pedestrians T70 Turkey Oak remove epicormic growth to stop a thick bushy growth at the base of the tree T88 Holm Oak lift crown to 4m above lawn to previous cuts. Since it was trimmed last it put on thick low hanging growth that is shading the lawn and flowerbed T89 Lime, remove epicormic growth to maintain a high crown T90 Oak, lift to 5m above carpark and garden. The lowest branches are often hit by high vehicles so lifting to 5m will ensure safety of vehicles and reduce the risk of property damage by a falling branch. by matching the garden side to 5m it will maintain the balanced look of the tree T112 Sycamore, reduce branches overhanging the main road and remove dying top to encourage new growth further in to ensure public safety T107 Ash, remove lowest secondary branch over the main road. diameter approximately 50mm to avoid risk of being hit by high sided vehicles
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26/0235/NMA Granted
Land At Seabrook Farm Topsham Road Exeter
Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/1849/RES to change the tile handing on the first floor of Plot 350 to render.
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