Planning application
25/1631/FUL
52 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ
Proposal
Change of use from commercial (Class E) to education (Class F1)
As published by the council, reference 25/1631/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Nov 2025
Received by Exeter
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24 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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.
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25/1274/CAT Granted
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1x Silver Birch - Reduce overall canopy back to previous pruning points & shape Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2.0 metres leaving a final tree height of approximately 9.0 metres. Reduce radial canopy spreads by approximately 2.0 metres leaving a final radial crown spread of approximately 8.0 at all compass points while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. 1x Lowest branch on the NW aspect of the tree - Prune back to the main stem. Justification; The proposed works to T1 - 1x Silver Birch are intended to maintain the tree at a sustainable size for its setting whilst preserving its health, structural integrity, and amenity value. The reduction back to previous pruning points will ensure continuity of the existing crown framework, helping to maintain a balanced form and a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. The specified reduction of approximately 2.0 metres in height and radial canopy spread will leave the tree at a final height of around 9.0 metres with a uniform crown spread of approximately 8.0 metres at all compass points. This will alleviate concerns of excessive shading and encroachment on the surrounding property while retaining the trees contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. All pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points, with wounds not exceeding 50 mm in diameter, to minimise the risk of decay and promote healthy re-growth. Removal of the lowest branch on the NW aspect will improve clearance and balance without compromising the crown structure. All arisings will be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling, leaving the area safe, clean, and tidy.
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25/1827/VOC Awaiting decision
130 Fore Street Exeter EX4 3JQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 12/1426/FUL. as amended by 25/1826/NMA,(Alterations and roof level redevelopment to provide 10 flats with associated access and communal facilities) to amend the design, height and layout of the building, including incorporation of existing flats and reducing the total number of flats to 10
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