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Another 100 new homes will be built in the Topsham gap beside Clyst Road after their developer successfully appealed against the council’s refusal to grant planning approval.
The same developer also won an appeal against a council decision to refuse 155 homes and a 64-bed care home on an adjacent site in 2019.
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Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by pursuit of Port Marine Safety Code compliance. They risk driving away craft of all sizes, from kayaks to yachts, while redevelopment threatens canalside land – but it’s not too late to change course.
Developer makes minor adjustments to proposals for 36 retirement flats which have prompted concerns about loss of green space and adverse impact on historic character of conservation area.
Planning application follows shopping centre acquisition by Frasers Group which said it intended to enhance the shopping and leisure offer in Exeter city centre.
Final revised proposals for 12,400 square metre “town centre facilities” with 376 car parking spaces in Honiton Road trigger another public consultation five years after Exeter City Council granted outline planning permission for development.
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2025
Community-run market returns for thirteenth year with festive food, music and gifts.
MAGDALEN ROAD
