Topsham planning approval rate
Topsham ward in Exeter has a 90.7% approval rate based on 1,040 planning decisions. Exeter overall: 87.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
90.7%
ward approval rate
1,040
Decisions
943
Approved
97
Refused
87.2%
Exeter average
Topsham sits slightly above the Exeter average, with a 3.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Topsham compares
Topsham ward
90.7%
Exeter overall
87.2%
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Recent decisions in Topsham
Proposed replacement windows · Mon 28 Sep 2026
The creation of a detached annexe · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Internal alterations to convert garage to habitable accommodation on ground floo · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the listed building. · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the listed building. · Tue 15 Sep 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Exeter
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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