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Proposal
Change of use of Sidwell Street Methodist Church from F1(f) to Sui Generis for part of the existing building. The main hall to become an entertainment venue. The School Hall to be converted into a circus school and training centre, as well as being available for hire to groups. The Reed Memorial Hall to remain the meeting place for the Church as well as continuing to be available for hire by community groups. The Primary Room to be converted into a Circus Museum and no change to the use and availability of the Rainbow Community Garden. Installation of hand rail on front steps and upgrade of fencing to side. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 16 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 16 Sept 2026
Site constraints 6
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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.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 57 days from validation, 4 days faster than Exeter's median of 61 for changes of use. Approved, as 78% of changes of use here are.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Exeter in the last twelve months, from validation. Exeter decision record →
Public comments
89% support · above the UK average of 16%
Last counted 16 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15030414
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15030414
- Statutory expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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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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