St Thomas planning approval rate
St Thomas ward in Exeter has a 86.2% approval rate based on 348 planning decisions. Exeter overall: 90.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
86.2%
ward approval rate
348
Decisions
300
Approved
48
Refused
90.9%
Exeter average
St Thomas is 4.7 percentage points below the Exeter average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How St Thomas compares
St Thomas ward
86.2%
Exeter overall
90.9%
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Recent decisions in St Thomas
Crown reduction of 20% to the lime tree. These are halfway down our residential · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Erection of gable end extension, replacement dormer to the rear roof slope and i · Wed 15 Jul 2026
G1 Group of trees along side of 6 Eagles nest. Remove new growths from previous · Wed 24 Jun 2026
The forming of a new single storey rear extension.Demolition of an existing rear · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Rear flat roof dormer and roof lights to the front. · Mon 01 Jun 2026
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