Change of use applications in Exeter

There were 83 change of use applications in Exeter in the last 12 months. 22 involve HMOs. Of the 54 decided so far, 44 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 26 of 26 applications
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1530/FUL

Public Convenience Guinea Street Exeter

Change of use of public toilet (Sui Generis) to staff facilities for car park (Class E); infill 2x external door openings and internal works.

Full Planning Permission Exeter
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1537/FUL

Mount Radford Lawn St Leonards Road Exeter

Temporary change of use of land to provide a works compound in association with the construction of the Exeter Energy Network.

Full Planning Permission Exeter
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1552/FUL

7 Lebanon Close Exeter EX4 5EW

Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to house in multiple occupation (C4 use) for 4 people.

Full Planning Permission Exeter
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1554/LBC

Number 6 Victory House Dean Clarke Gardens Exeter

Alterations to internal layout - including new doors, walls and secondary glazing - to facilitate the conversion of office to a dwelling

Listed Building Consent Exeter
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1553/FUL

Number 6 Victory House Dean Clarke Gardens Exeter

Change of use from offices (Class E) to dwelling (Class C3)

Full Planning Permission Exeter
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1510/FUL

10A Sylvan Road Exeter EX4 6EW

Change of use from a six-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a seven-person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).

Full Planning Permission Exeter
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1399/LBC

Queens Court Hotel 6 - 8 Bystock Terrace Exeter EX4 4HY

Conversion of part of the existing basement to provide six hotel bedrooms and one night porter's bedroom, and associated works to the rear courtyard i...

Listed Building Consent Exeter
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1398/FUL

Queens Court Hotel 6 - 8 Bystock Terrace Exeter EX4 4HY

Conversion of part of the existing basement to provide six hotel bedrooms and one night porter's bedroom, and associated works to the rear courtyard i...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1454/LBC

16 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1PJ

Works associated with change of use from offices to a dwelling including removal of rear outrigger, removal of partition walls, replacement basement s...

Listed Building Consent Exeter
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1453/FUL

16 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1PJ

Change of use from offices to a single dwelling, with associated works.

Full Planning Permission Exeter
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1350/FUL

Exbridge House Commercial Road Exeter EX2 4BB

Installation of flood defence wall around perimeter of existing building, with steps up to Western Way for evacuation purposes, and other associated a...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1352/FUL

Brewers Fayre Fitzroy Road Exeter EX1 3LJ

Reconfiguration of existing restaurant to provide additional hotel bedrooms, additional air conditioning units, external alterations and associated wo...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1300/FUL

Unit 2 Capital Court Bittern Road Exeter EX2 7FW

Change of use of the ground floor from office use to a mixed use comprising a day nursery (Class E(f)) and place of worship (Class F1(f)), retention o...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
15 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1387/FUL

Skirmish Paintball Games Stoke Woods Pennsylvania Road Exeter EX4 5BW

Retrospective planning application for use for outdoor paintball, airsoft, laser tag and associated recreational leisure activities, together with anc...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
15 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Oct 26/1304/FUL

Unit 2 Vulcan Estate Water Lane Exeter EX2 8BY

Change of use from dog grooming/day care centre (sui generis use) to leisure (Class E)

Full Planning Permission Exeter
8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1354/FUL

56 Fore Street Heavitree EX1 2RR

Change of use from shop/cafe (class E), to a hot food takeaway (sui generis use)

Full Planning Permission Exeter
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1349/PDCD

Exbridge House Commercial Road Exeter EX2 4BB

Application to determine whether prior approval is required for the proposed conversion of the Exbridge House office building to dwellinghouses under ...

Prior Approval - Comm to Dwell (E to C3) Exeter
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1131/FUL

13A And 13B Polsloe Road Exeter EX1 2HL

Change of use from two self-contained flats (Use Class C3) to a six person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), installation of two rooflights

Full Planning Permission Exeter
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1079/LBC

33 - 35 Southernhay East Exeter

Works to listed buildings in association with change of use from commercial to 12no. flats and commercial unit including replacement roof (revised pla...

Listed Building Consent Exeter
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1078/FUL

33 - 35 Southernhay East Exeter

Change of use from commercial to 12no. flats and commercial unit with associated works including replacement roof (revised plans received).

Full Planning Permission Exeter
27 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/0915/LPD

6 Ludwell Lane Exeter EX2 5LU

Certificate of Lawfulness for the demolition of the rear extension, rebuild and enlarge the rear extension and change of use dwellinghouse (Use Class ...

Lawfulness of Proposed Use/Development Exeter
25 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1277/FUL

Revolution 79 - 82 Queen Street Exeter EX4 3RP

Replacement signage, the redecoration and repair of the existing shopfront and replacement external lighting, to facilitate the use of the building as...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
14 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/1138/LPD

20 Chancel Lane Exeter EX4 8PY

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from C3 use to C4 use for 6 unrelated people.

Lawfulness of Proposed Use/Development Exeter
13 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/1227/LPD

93 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8JD

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use class C4, Small HMO for 3 residents.

Lawfulness of Proposed Use/Development Exeter
13 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1228/VOC

The Harlequin Centre Paul Street Exeter EX4 3TT

Development of two Co-Living (Sui Generis) accommodation blocks, following demolition of existing shopping centre and pedestrian bridge, change of use...

Variation of Condition Exeter
5 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/1158/FUL

15 Cofton Road Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter EX2 8QW

Change of use from warehouse (Class B8) to a mixed use comprising worship, community, training, workspace and business-related support functions, incl...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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