The Grove Esplanade Exmouth EX8 1BJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/0616/FUL - Full Application Approved
Commercial & major worksExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of new metal frame retractable roof pergola to replace existing stretch tent; new aluminium roof link between new pergola and existing building; new paved floor finish to new covered area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 May 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Statements & assessments 2

PDF FLOOD RISK Statements and Surveys · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Y&C37.26.P04 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Statements and Surveys · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF P06 A PROPOSED PERGOLA ELEVATIONS � Plans- Amended · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF P06 PROPOSED PERGOLA ELEVATIONS Plans - Superseded · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Forms · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 7

Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
Exmouth conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Special protection area 52 m away: Exe Estuary
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
SSSI 52 m away: Exe Estuary SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Exmouth built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
East Devon
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
EX8 1BJ
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Exmouth Town
Parish
Exmouth
Applicant
Show
Agent
Emma Simmonds Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14805106
Site or press notice
3 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Installation of new external bar to front garden of public house with associated cellar s…
19/1028/FUL
2019 Approved
Facade fixed signage lettering spelling out name of public house to both gable walls to f…
19/1169/ADV
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
York House 1A Esplanade Exmouth EX8 1BQ
Rendering and repaint to front elevations with silicone render and matching colours
25/0673/FUL
2025 Approved
York House 1A Esplanade Exmouth EX8 1BQ
Rendering and repaint to front elevations with silicone render and matching colours
25/0673/FUL
2024 Approved
97 Victoria Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1DR
Construction of a single storey rear/side extension and loft conversion with dormer.
24/0703/FUL
2024 Approved
97 Victoria Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1DR
Construction of a single storey rear/side extension and loft conversion with dormer.
24/0703/FUL
2024 Approved
21C Morton Crescent Exmouth Devon EX8 1BG
Loft conversion with roof windows
24/0774/FUL
2024 Approved
21C Morton Crescent Exmouth Devon EX8 1BG
Loft conversion with roof windows
24/0774/FUL
2021 Approved
Flat 1 23 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing pitched roof to rear extension with roof terrace as approved with…
21/3010/FUL
2021 Approved
Flat 1 23 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing pitched roof to rear extension with roof terrace as approved with…
21/3010/FUL
2022 Decided
24D Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Monterey Pine - 1st branch at 2m - remove 2nd branch at 2.5m - cut 7m off branch leaving…
22/0761/TRE
2021 Approved
101 Victoria Road Exmouth EX8 1DR
Single storey side and rear extension.
21/1621/FUL
2021 Approved
101 Victoria Road Exmouth EX8 1DR
Single storey side and rear extension.
21/1621/FUL
2021 Approved
24D Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing rear extension pitched roof with flat roof balcony
21/0694/FUL
2021 Approved
24D Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing rear extension pitched roof with flat roof balcony
21/0694/FUL
2020 Approved
Flat 1 23 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing pitched roof to rear extension with roof terrace
20/2369/FUL
2020 Approved
Flat 1 23 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Replacement of existing pitched roof to rear extension with roof terrace
20/2369/FUL
2020 Approved
99 Victoria Road Exmouth EX8 1DR
Construction of replacement garage
20/1358/FUL
2020 Approved
99 Victoria Road Exmouth EX8 1DR
Construction of replacement garage
20/1358/FUL
2019 Approved
Flat 1 80 St Andrews Road Exmouth EX8 1AS
Construction of PVCu porch to the side of the rear extension
19/1907/FUL
2019 Refused
Flat 1 6 Alston Terrace Exmouth EX8 1BH
Subdivision of flat 1 into two flats (retrospective application)
19/1267/FUL
2019 Approved
9 Morton Crescent Mews Exmouth EX8 1BT
Replacement roof to rear extension.
19/0629/FUL
2017 Approved
Flat 1 104 St Andrews Road Exmouth EX8 1AT
Construction of single storey rear extension, incorporating raised deck.
17/0317/FUL
2017 Approved
Flat 1 104 St Andrews Road Exmouth EX8 1AT
Construction of single storey rear extension, incorporating raised deck.
17/0317/FUL
2016 Approved
24 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Re-roofing of existing pitched roof with fibre cement slates and re-cladding of rear bay…
16/1139/FUL
2016 Approved
2 Esplanade Exmouth EX8 1BQ
Removal of rear wall and structures to form parking area with new rear gates
16/0793/FUL
2016 Approved
Flat 3 17 Morton Crescent Exmouth EX8 1BG
Installation of three rooflights, and glass balustrade
16/0253/FUL
East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Devon ranks #103 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Devon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #103 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #86 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
168 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,321
Total decisions
157 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings