What percentage of planning applications does Exeter approve?

Exeter approves approximately 87% of planning applications, based on 3,722 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Exeter decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 3,722 planning decisions published by Exeter.

What is the refusal rate for Exeter planning applications?

Exeter refuses approximately 13% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Exeter?

The typical planning application in Exeter takes 7.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 7,381 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Exeter compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Exeter

yesterday

Proposed roof conversion and replacement of upper part (superstructure) of an ex

26/1222/LPD · Duryard And St James

Approved

yesterday

Provision of detached garage

26/1223/FUL · Duryard And St James

Approved

yesterday

Two first floor extensions on the front elevation

26/1207/FUL · Alphington

Approved

2 days ago

Proposed replacement windows

26/1217/FUL · Topsham

Approved

2 days ago

Installation of roof mounted 104.88kW solar PV system comprising of 228 x Canadi

26/1032/PDPV · Pinhoe

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use on first floor from House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 7 perso

26/0955/FUL · St Davids

Approved

1 week ago

The creation of a detached annexe

26/1248/FUL · Topsham

Approved

1 week ago

Construction of garden office/store

26/1115/FUL · Pinhoe

Approved

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This page analyses 3,722 planning decisions made by Exeter, from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Exeter planning approval rates page.

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