Planning & Place

Stories about Planning & Place

Council cuts and post-pandemic working prompt downsizing plan as small offices replace Paris Street Citypoint vision

Proposed move to Guildhall shopping centre, Phoenix arts venue and Oakwood House intended to enable Civic Centre site redevelopment as council claims £100,000 costings report and capital spending to come at “no cost to council taxpayers”.

Friday 6 September 2024

First Harlequins redevelopment consent condition discharged

The first of eight pre-commencement planning conditions imposed by Exeter City Council on the redevelopment of Harlequins shopping centre has been discharged, with several others pending.

Monday 2 September 2024

Larkbeare House grounds listed

The grounds of Larkbeare House, which front onto the River Exe between Colleton Hill and The Port Royal public house, have been added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.

Thursday 22 August 2024

City council seeks comments on Flowerpot Playing Fields disposal

Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its plans to dispose of 4.64 acres of Exwick and Flowerpot Playing Fields, in two parcels via leasehold, to Exeter College.

Friday 16 August 2024

Musgrave House flats to return to commercial use

Proposals to convert nine city centre housing association flats in Musgrave Row to commercial use have been submitted to Exeter City Council.

Thursday 8 August 2024

Rydon Lane McDonald’s drive-through approved

Exeter City Council planning committee has approved the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant on a section of unused car park beside Rydon Lane Tesco in Russell Way.

Tuesday 30 July 2024