60 - 64 Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6PH Data via plota.co.uk

26/0956/FUL - Full Planning Permission Pending Consideration

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

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Exeter
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
EX4 6PH
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show

Public comments

17comments received
1 objecting16 supporting

94% support · above the UK average of 15%

Last counted 17 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15030414
Env. assessment
No
Exeter
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#228 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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