Planning & Place

Revised proposals for Summerland Street “co-living” block submitted
Developer of 147-bedspace six storey scheme on city council land claims it will contribute to local housing need, ensure ‘mixed and balanced communities’ and enhance the local conservation area.

Developer appeals Heavitree Road police station and magistrates court student/co-living blocks refusal
Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner and offshore-registered PBSA Heavitree Road S.A.R.L. seek to overturn Exeter City Council decision to reject application for 964-bed development beside The Gorge.

Exeland House “co-living” proposals revised to address “extreme increase in flood risks”
Environment Agency says most new residential development in River Exe floodplain “will be required to be at first floor or higher” to deal with “future flood risks exacerbated by climate change”.

First Exeter “co-living” rooms advertised to let from £1,045-£1,360 per month plus council tax
£40,800 minimum salary to rent 26.5 square metre room in six storey 133-unit block, promoted as two minutes’ walk from university St Luke’s campus, requiring tenants among top 20% of Exeter earners – or with wealthy guarantors.