Topsham planning approval rate
Topsham ward in Exeter has a 90.6% approval rate based on 1,019 planning decisions. Exeter overall: 90.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.6%
ward approval rate
1,019
Decisions
923
Approved
96
Refused
90.9%
Exeter average
Topsham is broadly in line with the Exeter average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Topsham compares
Topsham ward
90.6%
Exeter overall
90.9%
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Recent decisions in Topsham
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with double garage including accom · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with double garage including accom · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Extension to the north east elevation, alterations including external landscapin · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Internal reconfigurations at ground, first and second floors, side infill extens · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Reconfiguration and extension of car park to increase parking spaces from 246 to · Fri 24 Jul 2026
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