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City council seeks feedback on Article 4 planning policy proposals

Martin Redfern

Exeter City Council is inviting reactions to its proposed amendments to its existing planning policy restrictions on the conversion of residential housing to multiple occupancy dwellings, frequently lived by students, near the university.

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Printed copies of its plans will also be available at the Civic Centre and in libraries until the consultation concludes on 3 July.


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