Planning & Place
Stories about Planning & Place
Eighth design for Heavitree Road police station submitted
Revised proposals to develop a student/co-living complex on the site of Heavitree Road Police Station and Magistrates’ Court have been submitted to the city council for approval.
New ONS figures show low Exeter social housing and owner-occupation levels
The Office for National Statistics has published new local authority-level housing statistics which show lower levels of social housing and owner-occupation in Exeter than across England and Wales, and much lower levels of renewable energy-powered domestic heating systems.
South West Exeter substation proposals submitted
Devon County Council has submitted proposals for a new electricity substation to serve the 2,500-home South West Exeter extension.
National planning policy consultation has major Exeter Local Plan implications
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is consulting on proposals to update the National Planning Policy Framework via the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
City council seeks views on property developer charges
Exeter City Council is consulting on a partial review of the Community Infrastructure Levy – charges developers pay that contribute to council community grants, habitat impact mitigation and projects like Marsh Barton railway station.
Exeter College submits revised Flowerpot Playing Fields artificial turf plans
Exeter College has submitted revised Flowerpot Playing Fields redevelopment plans following widespread objections to proposals to erect a three metre fence around publicly-accessible playing fields and replace them with artificial turf.