Exeter City Council has lost an appeal against its decision that an additional bedroom in a student house in Devonshire Place was unlawful.
Seven students have occupied the house, which costs more than £6,000 per month to rent, since 2020.
Martin Redfern
Exeter City Council has lost an appeal against its decision that an additional bedroom in a student house in Devonshire Place was unlawful.
Seven students have occupied the house, which costs more than £6,000 per month to rent, since 2020.
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