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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 (1,019 decided)
90.6%
Exeter overall (7,254 decided)
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
Approved
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with double garage including accom · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Extension to the north east elevation, alterations including external landscapin · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Internal reconfigurations at ground, first and second floors, side infill extens · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Reconfiguration and extension of car park to increase parking spaces from 246 to · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Approved

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