Exeter City Council is holding a public consultation on the draft version of an updated Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which provides detail on the design of extensions and alterations to residential property alongside policies in the existing local plan.
The city council’s current Householder’s Guide to Extension Design SPD was adopted in 2008.
Proposed changes include a new title and additional guidance on a range of details including design, size and position, materials, boundary relationships, access, parking and cycle storage.
There is new content relating to loft conversions and dormer extensions and additional guidance on solar panels, roof terraces and boundary extensions, among other things.
Policy on extensions and building lines on corner plot sites - illustrative diagram
Comments on the updated Householder’s Guide: Design of Extensions and Alterations SPD are invited via a dedicated website which allows respondents to agree or disagree with sections of the document and add comments below, with a separate section for general feedback.
It is also possible to upload PDF and image responses and download and complete a printable consultation response form.
The draft Householder’s Guide SPD consultation is taking place in parallel with a consultation on the full draft of the new Exeter Local Plan and another on an SPD for a large canalside development site centred on Water Lane.
Council officers are available to answer questions about all three local planning policy consultations at all the new Exeter Local Plan public exhibitions below.
New Exeter Local Plan public exhibitions
| Time | Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6.30pm | 25 October | Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre | Haven Road, St David's |
| 1-7pm | 2 November | Exeter Community Centre | St David's Hill |
| 11am-2pm | 7 November | Exeter Library | Castle Street |
| 1-7pm | 9 November | St Thomas Cricket & Social Club | Grace Road, Marsh Barton |
| 12.30-6pm | 13 November | Matthews Hall | Fore Street, Topsham |
| 1-7pm | 20 November | Exeter Guildhall | High Street |
| 1-7pm | 27 November | Emmanuel Hall (Theatre Alibi) | Emmanuel Road, St Thomas |
| 11am-2pm | 28 November | Exeter Library | Castle Street |
| 1-7pm | 5 December | Alphington Village Hall | Ide Lane, Alphington |
| 1-7pm | 7 December | Positive Light Projects | Sidwell Street |
| 1-7pm | 12 December | Newcourt Community Centre | Blakeslee Drive, Newcourt |
| 4-7pm | 13 December | Toby Carvery | Rydon Lane, Middlemoor |
| 1-7pm | 11 January | St Thomas Cricket & Social Club | Grace Road, Marsh Barton |
Events in bold have been added since the consultation period began.
The draft SPD consultation is open until 4 December.
Printed copies of all the council’s planning policy consultation documents can be viewed in the reception area at the Civic Centre and in libraries across the city.
Any queries can be directed to the council planning policy team at planning.policy@exeter.gov.uk or on 01392 265080.
