Exeter City Council
Developer says Harlequins “co-living” scheme viability requires on-site key worker accommodation removal
Proposal to shift financial risks on to city council comes four years after initial approval, citing falling property values and higher finance and construction costs.
Victoria Street “co-living” complex refused as “substandard level of accommodation”
Council confirms scheme would constitute “overdevelopment” but persists in promoting co-living as local housing solution, claiming lack of demand means “no evidence to demonstrate that it is not a suitable model” for Exeter.
Exeter College seeks to replace planned Flowerpot Fields sports pavilion with dedicated teaching facility
Revisions to consented scheme that includes fencing, floodlighting and replacement of publicly-accessible playing fields with artificial turf no longer reinstate demolished changing rooms or provide equipment storage or pitch viewing facilities.
Developer appeals St Bridget Nurseries non-determination following High Court rejection of previous planning approval
Second Waddeton Park application for controversial site remains undecided after city and county councils both criticised by judge for failing to discharge duties.
