Student Accommodation
Council paves way for 186-bed “co-living” block in Summerland Street
Freedom of information request reveals intended scale of development after executive committee takes decision behind closed doors.
St James HMO conversion refusal overturned at appeal
Council failed to provide sufficient evidence to support 2012 planning policy introduced to limit impact of student occupation of residential housing stock.
Exeter beset by unaffordable housing, low graduate retention and economically inactive over 50’s
Exeter City Council executive ignores key challenges flagged in major council-commissioned employment and skills research report.
Council rejects calls for greater community involvement in Exeter planning policy and decisions
Council defends existing approach despite Statement of Community Involvement consultation producing just 17 responses, and won’t do more to promote neighbourhood planning despite prospect of enhanced community powers.