Exeter City planning applications for listed buildings now open for review

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Exeter City planning applications for listed buildings and conservation areas**

Explore Exeter's latest planning applications impacting listed buildings and conservation areas, with opportunities to voice your views on proposed changes

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7 August 2026

In a recent public notice, Exeter City Council has announced multiple planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas. These applications, dated Thursday June 5 2025, are available for public viewing on the council's website. Interested parties can submit representations of objection, comment, or support via the website or by contacting the assigned Case Officer within 24 days of the notice.

The applications include:

Flat 4, Sydney Place, Alphington Street: Proposed alterations to the internal layout of Flat 4 at 1 Sydney Place, Exeter. This involves demolishing non-structural, non-original internal stud walls to amalgamate Flats 3 and 4 into a single unit. The application references are 25/0615/FUL for conservation area and listed building considerations and 25/0616/LBC specifically for listed building consent.
2 Higher Riverdale, Exe Street, Topsham: A proposal for constructing a dormer in the existing roof space. This application is referenced as 25/0355/FUL and pertains to conservation area considerations.
5 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham: Plans to erect a lean-to timber shed in the front garden along the boundary with a neighbouring property. This is referenced as 25/0614/FUL under conservation area considerations.
The Flat, 58 Fore Street, Topsham: The removal of damaged render across all external walls followed by re-rendering with lime and repainting in the same colour. This application is referenced as 25/0659/LBC for listed building consent.

These developments are significant as they involve changes to properties within sensitive areas that require careful consideration to preserve their historical and architectural integrity.

How can I view these planning applications?

You can view the full details of these planning applications on Exeter City Council's planning website.

Where should representations be sent?

Representations can be submitted via the Exeter City Council's planning website or by emailing the assigned Case Officer within the specified timeframe.

For further details on these applications and how they may impact local heritage sites, please visit Exeter City Council's planning page.

This notice was published in the Exeter Express & Echo.