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Pendragon Road development of 100 greenfield homes in Exeter’s northern hills allowed at appeal
City council decision to refuse outline permission overturned by planning inspector citing 50% affordable housing provision and housing supply shortfall.
City council grants Howell Road garage flats permission despite pending PBSA appeal on same site
Developer still aims to build student accommodation block saying flats would be ‘backstop’ against loss of appeal while St James residents concerned students will occupy development either way.
Home Office demands closure of local restaurant
The Home Office has asked Mid Devon District Council to revoke the premises licence at Belluno, an Italian restaurant in Newton St Cyres, effectively shutting down the business.
Annual inspection period begins as unaudited 2022-23 city council accounts published
Special information access rights enabling local residents to examine records and ask council and external auditor related questions apply until 12 October.
