In the last month there were 30 new planning applications and 35 decisions worth knowing about across Exeter, and 88% of those decided were approved. Here is every area ranked, the biggest housing schemes and what people are applying for.
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30new applicationslast 31 days
35decisions30 approved, 4 refused
88%approval rateof applications approved or refused
–new homes applied forin new applications, last 31 days
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Busiest this month:Exeter (46), Newtown (14) and Topsham (12). The middle Exeter area had 4, and 2 areas had none at all.
New applications and decisions worth knowing about within each area’s circle over the last 31 days. Minor items such as tree work notices aren’t counted. Areas overlap, so one application can count in more than one area. Tap a column to sort.
What people are applying for
Rear extension
18
7
8
2
80%
New signs
9
8
1
0
–
Loft conversion
6
2
3
1
75%
Extension
4
2
2
0
–
Phone mast
2
0
2
0
–
Outline plans
2
0
2
0
–
Demolition
1
0
1
0
–
Going green
1
1
0
0
–
Shop or office to homes
1
1
0
0
–
Change of use
1
0
1
0
–
Side extension
1
1
0
0
–
Other
19
8
10
1
91%
Applications and decisions worth knowing about across Exeter, last 31 days. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.
Applications and decisions come from the council’s planning website, gathered by UK PlanIt. We count each area as a circle round its middle, the same as on its MeBabber page. Some dates are estimated from the application number, and we never show applicants’ names.
Which areas of Exeter have the most planning applications?
Over the last month, the busiest areas for planning were Exeter (46), Newtown (14), Topsham (12), St Leonards (10) and St Thomas (10), counting new applications and decisions worth knowing about. The middle area had 4.
How many planning applications are approved in Exeter?
Of the 34 applications approved or refused in the last month, 30 were approved and 4 refused: an approval rate of 88%.
What are people in Exeter applying for?
The most common plans over the last month were rear extension (18), new signs (9) and loft conversion (6).
Where are new homes planned in Exeter?
No schemes of three or more homes were applied for or decided in the last month.