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26/1092/CONR - Removal of Condition Refused

Proposal

Variation of condition 1 and removal of conditions 2 and 3 of planning ref. (Subdivide existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to create two self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated works.) for an altered fenestration (retrospective application) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
22 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
24 Jul 2026
✗
Refused
17 Sept 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 6

Belmont 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.
Council document ↗
2 Article 4 directions
2023 Article 4 Direction · Article 4 Direction HMO. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 31-34, Blackboy Road, Grade II, 46 m away · 5 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Exeter built-up area; Air quality management area 32 m away: Exeter AQMA Order 2010.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Building

Floor area115 m² (1,238 sq ft)
Energy ratingG (8 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingPortable electric heaters assumed for most rooms
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Removal of Condition
Postcode
EX4 6SR
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Newtown And St Leonards
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Sept 2026
Decision
Refuse Planning Permission
Decision date
17 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Base Planning Consultants

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

Last counted 18 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15033708
Planning Portal ref
PP-15033708
Statutory expiry
19 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.