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Pennsylvania planning approval rate

Pennsylvania ward in Exeter has a 90.5% approval rate based on 423 planning decisions. Exeter overall: 87.2%.

Last updated: September 2026

90.5%
ward approval rate
423
Decisions
383
Approved
40
Refused
87.2%
Exeter average

Pennsylvania sits slightly above the Exeter average, with a 3.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ward (423 decided)
90.5%
Exeter overall (3,722 decided)
87.2%
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Recent decisions in Pennsylvania

Removal of existing glazed lantern and extension of flat roof incorporating glaz · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Approved
House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 6 people (C4 Use). · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to a 4 bedroom house in multiple occupation ( · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed demolition of the existing single-skin rear outbuildings and constructi · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for six people (C4 use) (Certificate of lawfu · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Approved

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