Planning application
26/0956/FUL
60 - 64 Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6PH
Proposal
Change of use of Sidwell Street Methodist Church from F1(f) to Sui Generis for part of the existing building. The main hall to become an entertainment venue. The School Hall to be converted into a circus school and training centre, as well as being available for hire to groups. The Reed Memorial Hall to remain the meeting place for the Church as well as continuing to be available for hire by community groups. The Primary Room to be converted into a Circus Museum and no change to the use and availability of the Rainbow Community Garden. Installation of hand rail on front steps and upgrade of fencing to side.
As published by the council, reference 26/0956/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jun 2026
Received by Exeter
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21 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Exeter for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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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