34 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS Data via plota.co.uk

26/1195/COU Awaiting decision
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use from class E to class C2 residential institution Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 7 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision by 26 Sept 2026, from East Devon's recent changes of use.

Documents

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Site constraints 5

Conservation area 16 m away: Exmouth
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
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.
8 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 31-41, North Street, Grade II, 52 m away · 8 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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Also on the record
Special protection area 494 m away: Exe Estuary; SSSI 495 m away: Exe Estuary SSSI; Inside the Exmouth 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

Council
East Devon
Postcode
EX8 1QS
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026

Decision outlook

Day 63, past the statutory target. 73% of changes of use in East Devon are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 12 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 11 Sept 2026.

Day 637 days past the 56-day target
47%decided within 8 weeks
75%approved
12%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by East Devon in the last twelve months, from validation. East Devon decision record →

Public comments

8comments received
8 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 75%

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15002545
Site or press notice
22 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
16 North Street Exmouth Devon EX8 1LF
Single storey side extension
25/1741/FUL
2025 Approved
16 North Street Exmouth Devon EX8 1LF
Single storey side extension
25/1741/FUL
2025 Approved
Flat 4 Old Manor House 13 North Street Exmouth EX8 1LF
Replace 7no. windows at first floor front (south east) elevation
24/2717/LBC
2025 Approved
Flat 4 Old Manor House 13 North Street Exmouth EX8 1LF
Replace 7no. windows at first floor front (south east) elevation
24/2717/LBC
2024 Refused
Warehouse (Store Rear Of Belvedere House) Danby Lane Exmouth
Demolition of warehouse/general industrial building (use classes B2 and B8) and erection…
24/1028/FUL
2024 Approved
86A Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PZ
Extend the existing building to form two additional 1-bedroom flats, downsize the existin…
23/2756/FUL
2024 Approved
86A Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PZ
Extend the existing building to form two additional 1-bedroom flats, downsize the existin…
23/2756/FUL
2023 Approved
17 North Street Exmouth EX8 1LF
Reduce height of 1no. chimney on rear elevation an 1no. central chimney to roof level
23/1993/LBC
2023 Approved
17 North Street Exmouth EX8 1LF
Reduce height of 1no. chimney on rear elevation an 1no. central chimney to roof level
23/1993/LBC
2023 Approved
86A Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PZ
Extend the existing building to form two additional 1-bedroom flats, downsize the existin…
23/2156/FUL
2023 Approved
86A Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PZ
Extend the existing building to form two additional 1-bedroom flats, downsize the existin…
23/2156/FUL
2023 Approved
Top Flat 32 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Retrospective Rear Kitchen Window and 2 front elevation Roof Lights.
23/1871/FUL
2023 Approved
Top Flat 32 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Retrospective Rear Kitchen Window and 2 front elevation Roof Lights.
23/1871/FUL
2022 Approved
24 Windsor Square Exmouth EX8 1JY
Proposed extension to kitchen and ground floor
22/2440/FUL
2022 Approved
32 Top Flat Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Extension of roof to rear to allow for additional habitable roofspace.
22/1215/FUL
2022 Approved
70 Exeter Road Exmouth EX8 1PY
Installation of a medipoint machine sign with vinyl wrap to the front
22/0631/ADV
2021 Approved
22 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer.
21/2278/FUL
2021 Approved
22 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer.
21/2278/FUL
2021 Approved
11 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer
21/2494/CPL
2021 Approved
11 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer
21/2494/CPL
2016 Approved
Christ Church 29 North Street Exmouth EX8 1JZ
Construction of extension to existing store to rear
16/2774/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
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Demolition of existing warehouse/store with redevelopment of 4 No. townhouses with associ…
16/2056/FUL
2016 Approved
17 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QS
Construction of single storey rear extension
16/2349/FUL
2016 Approved
38 Danby Terrace Exmouth EX8 1QR
Construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
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2016 Refused
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East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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