Howmet Ltd Kestrel Way Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter EX2 7LG
Pending Consideration
26/0199/FUL
Description
The proposed installation of sprinkler tank 7.75m in diameter by 7.5m in height and associated pump house.
3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#209 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #190 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).
Exeter decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #228 of 282
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #190 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 282
62%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
64%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
39 decided
559
Total decisions
83 refused in 2025