7 Lower Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AT Data via plota.co.uk
26/0483/LBC - Listed Building Consent
Refused
Proposal
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with double garage including accommodation in roof void above Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
29 Jun 2026
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Refused
14 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 14 Aug 2026
Site constraints 6
Grade II listed: 7, Lower Shapter Street
List entry 1239375 · 0 m from the pin · 49 more listed buildings within 150 m (7 Grade II*, 42 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show the other 49 with distances
- 15 mMarkwell HouseGrade II
- 24 m5, Lower Shapter StreetGrade II
- 37 mShapter HouseGrade II
- 37 mConway HouseGrade II
- 38 m18, Higher Shapter StreetGrade II
- 46 m3 and 4, Lower Shapter StreetGrade II
- 47 m14, Higher Shapter StreetGrade II
- 56 m17-27, Higher Shapter StreetGrade II
- 60 m8 and 10, Higher Shapter StreetGrade II
- 66 m1 and 2, Lower Shapter StreetGrade II
- 68 m7-13, Higher Shapter StreetGrade II
- 75 m19, the StrandGrade II
- 78 m25, the StrandGrade II
- 80 m26, the StrandGrade II*
- 82 m23 and 24, the StrandGrade II
- 84 m20-22, the StrandGrade II
- 85 mStrand CottageGrade II
- 87 m18, the StrandGrade II
- 90 mWall and Gates of No 25Grade II
- 91 mStrand HouseGrade II
- 93 m27, the StrandGrade II*
- 95 mWall and Gates of No 26Grade II*
- 98 m16 and 17, the StrandGrade II
- 99 m28, the StrandGrade II*
- 100 m47 and 48, the StrandGrade II
- 101 mWall and Gates of No 27Grade II*
- 102 m15, the StrandGrade II
- 104 mK6 Telephone Kiosk, the StrandGrade II
- 104 mShell HouseGrade II*
- 106 m49, the StrandGrade II
- 108 mDrake's CottageGrade II
- 109 m29, the StrandGrade II
- 111 m30-32, the StrandGrade II
- 113 m50, the StrandGrade II
- 122 mRetreat HouseGrade II
- 123 m33, the StrandGrade II
- 125 m10-13, the StrandGrade II
- 127 m34, the StrandGrade II*
- 132 m36 and 37, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 133 m34 and 35, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 134 mTincombe HouseGrade II
- 134 m38 and 39, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 137 m40, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 139 mWall of No 34Grade II
- 140 mSalisbury HouseGrade II
- 144 m29, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 148 m10, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 148 m24-28, Monmouth StreetGrade II
- 149 m9, Monmouth StreetGrade II
Topsham 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 107 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.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
SSSI 107 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.
Also on the record
Inside the Topsham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · 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
How this decision compares
Decided in 46 days from validation, 10 days faster than Exeter's median of 56 for demolitions. Refused, as 31% of demolitions here are.
This one46d
Council56d
UK55d
58%decided within 8 weeks
69%approved
30decided in the last year
Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Exeter in the last twelve months, from validation. Exeter decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 14 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14817232
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Replacement garage.
2024
Approved
Replacement garage.
2024
Approved
Replacement garage.
2024
Approved
Replacement garage.
2024
Approved
Alterations including demolition of extension, timber gate, replacement windows and remed…
2024
Approved
Alterations including demolition of extension, timber gate, replacement windows and remed…
2024
Approved
Alterations including demolition of extension, timber gate, replacement windows and remed…
2024
Approved
Alterations including demolition of extension, timber gate, replacement windows and remed…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
17 - 19 Higher Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AW
Replacement Windows and Conservatory / Extension. Retrospective works.
2025
Approved
17 - 19 Higher Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AW
Replacement Windows and Conservatory / Extension. Retrospective works.
2025
Approved
17 - 19 Higher Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AW
Replacement Windows and Conservatory / Extension. Retrospective works.
2025
Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
New windows, replacement doors and rear bay window extension.
2025
Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Internal alterations at ground, first and second floors, new windows, replacement doors a…
2025
Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
New windows, replacement doors and rear bay window extension.
2025
Withdrawn
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Internal alterations at ground, first and second floors, new windows, replacement doors a…
2025
Approved
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Part conversion of the garage to a home gym including replacement roof and new doors
2025
Approved
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Part conversion of the garage to a home gym including replacement roof and new doors
2025
Approved
27 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Part conversion of garage to a home gym including replacement roof and new doors
2025
Approved
22 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AS
Replace garden steps with timber steps, through the opening in the existing wall. To add…
2025
Approved
22 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AS
Replace garden steps with timber steps, through the opening in the existing wall. To add…
2025
Approved
22 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AS
A new timber staircase in the yard, strip and relay of roof and other minor alterations.
2025
Approved
22 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AS
A new timber staircase in the yard, strip and relay of roof and other minor alterations.
2025
Approved
9 Lower Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AT
T1 Silver Birch. cut back new growth to previous cuts made in 2022 . Cuts up to 30mm T2 B…
2025
Approved
9 Lower Shapter Street Topsham EX3 0AT
T1 Silver Birch. cut back new growth to previous cuts made in 2022 . Cuts up to 30mm T2 B…
2025
Approved
28 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
T1 Oak. Reduce crown by 20% back to previous cuts . Permission was granted and a reductio…
2025
Approved
28 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
T1 Oak. Reduce crown by 20% back to previous cuts . Permission was granted and a reductio…
2025
Approved
25 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Roof and floor repairs. External masonry and wall repairs; re-building of parapet. Replac…
2025
Approved
25 The Strand Topsham EX3 0AX
Roof and floor repairs. External masonry and wall repairs; re-building of parapet. Replac…
2016
Approved
1 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter EX3 0AW
Installation of an en-suite at second floor level including the installation of a roof wi…
2016
Approved
1 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter EX3 0AW
Proposed window and hatch door replacement.
2016
Approved
3 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter EX3 0AW
Alterations and Extension
2016
Approved
3 Higher Shapter Street Topsham Exeter EX3 0AW
Alterations and Extension
2016
Approved
31 The Strand Topsham Exeter EX3 0AY
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce by 3MT2 - Robinia - Crown reduce and lift by 2.5M
Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions
Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).
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for householder decisions
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Exeter decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #205 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #214 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #150 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
31 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
582
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026
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