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Works resume at The Gorge “co-living” block

Works at controversial Gladstone Road co-living block The Gorge have resumed, with the project not now due for completion until the end of the year.

Developer wins Topsham gap appeal

Another 100 new homes will be built in the Topsham gap beside Clyst Road after their developer successfully appealed against the council’s refusal to grant planning approval.

Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment budget soars

The budget for the Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment has soared from £9.2 million to £27.2 million.

City council approves Buckerell Lodge retirement home plans

Exeter City Council has approved plans to replace Buckerell Lodge with a retirement home, deferred a decision on a development of 350 dwellings at St Bridget horticulture nursery in Old Rydon Lane and refused a 26-bed student accommodation block on Howell Road.

Moor Exchange retail park plans submitted

Detailed proposals for the planned Honiton Road Moor Exchange retail park have been submitted for approval.

Exeter empty and second homes by council tax band October 2022 bar chart

Exeter has more empty and second homes than built in city in past two years

Council tax premium proposals that aim to raise additional revenue from underused housing stock might also encourage return to residential occupancy.

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