Barley Lane greenfield plans place persistent threat to Exeter’s north and north-west hills in spotlight

Post published:September 7, 2025
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Proposals to build 65 dwellings in open fields overlooking Exeter near Barley Valley Nature Reserve have prompted 175 objections, with a public consultation on the plans still to run until the end of the weekend.An outline planning application for ten acres of agricultural land between Barley Lane and Nadder Park Road, which is supposed to be protected from development by council planning policies which designate it as part of the city’s distinctive landscape setting, was submitted in July.Illustrative…

Unaudited 2024-25 city council accounts published for annual inspection period

Post published:September 6, 2025
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Unaudited 2024-25 city council accounts published for annual inspection period - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters NEWSSpecial information access rights enabling residents to examine records apply until 6 October after asset revaluation delayed publication from 1 July to 26 August.Saturday 6 September 2025Martin RedfernA six-week period has begun during which local residents, journalists and other interested persons have special access rights to information contained in…

Pre-application feedback sought on proposals for six storey Summerland Street student accommodation block

Post published:September 6, 2025
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Pre-application feedback sought on proposals for six storey Summerland Street student accommodation block - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters NEWSRedevelopment of Unit 1 nightclub and Best Tyre Auto Centre in Verney Street would add 180 beds to 1,575 student bedspaces in immediate area on top of 145 studios in consented but unbuilt Summerland Street “co-living” block.Saturday 6 September 2025, updated 11 September 2025Martin RedfernPre-application feedback…

McCarthy Stone set to build 36 retirement flats on Heavitree school playing field

Post published:September 6, 2025
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Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone is set to build 36 retirement flats on a former school playing field in the heart of Heavitree following its submission of an application for full planning permission for a three-storey complex on the greenfield site last month.If approved, the complex would include twenty one-bedroom and sixteen two-bedroom flats with a lounge, reception area and office space across nearly 3,200 square metres of internal floor space.An enlarged vehicle entrance in Homefield Road would…

Exeter Airport: best in the UK according to Which?

Post published:September 5, 2025
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Which has put Devon's Exeter Airport as the best in the UK Source link

The Women's Rugby World Cup gets underway and some of the matches are being played at Exeter's Sandy Park

Post published:August 22, 2025
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Richard Green has been along to Sandy Park Source link

25 stories for the 2025 summer recess

Post published:August 17, 2025
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25 stories for the 2025 summer recessThe Exeter Observer team is taking a short break from publishing during the summer recess to carry out essential maintenance and development work. We’ve picked 25 stories from the past twelve months to keep you ticking over until our return in September.CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENTUniversity study finds decarbonisation slowing as city council continues to pursue failing Net Zero Exeter 2030 planExeter also set to miss national 2050 target on current trajectory while aviation,…

Exeter Digest #89: Grace Road Fields special report – 2025 summer recess stories

Post published:August 17, 2025
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Exeter Digest #89: Grace Road Fields special report - 2025 summer recess stories - Exeter ObserverEverything else is public relations Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGESTWith our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition.Sunday 17 August 2025SPECIAL REPORTExeter City Council disregards national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve Riverside Valley Park flood zone heat plant plansFive gas boilers…

Exeter City Council disregards national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve Riverside Valley Park flood zone heat plant plans

Post published:August 17, 2025
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Exeter City Council has disregarded national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve plans for an industrial heat plant in Grace Road Fields, a fifteen acre ex-playing field beside Exeter Ship Canal which forms part of Riverside Valley Park.Grace Road Fields is in flood zone three with a high probability of fluvial flooding from the River Exe, according to Environment Agency modelling.Exeter Energy, a Leeds-based company controlled by 1Energy Group and Asper Investment Management, is to receive…

Exeter Digest #88: West Park development demolitions – Devon & Cornwall Police performance improvements

Post published:August 10, 2025
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HEADLINESWest Park redevelopment demolitions to proceed to enable intrusive unexploded ordnance surveys before works can beginFive year-old University of Exeter plans to provide 2,000 new student bedspaces in blocks up to nine storeys tall by demolishing up to 30 buildings on fifteen acre Streatham campus site about to take seismic step towards delivery. Read more.HMICFRS identifies sufficient Devon & Cornwall Police improvements to return force to routine monitoringInspectorate decision follows nearly three years of enhanced monitoring after force…

West Park redevelopment demolitions to proceed to enable intrusive unexploded ordnance surveys before works can begin

Post published:August 9, 2025
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The demolition of dozens of buildings on the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus is to proceed to enable intrusive unexploded ordnance surveys after a risk assessment concluded that World War II munitions might remain hidden on its West Park redevelopment site.The university plans to provide more than 2,000 new student bedspaces in blocks up to nine storeys tall by replacing the existing Clydesdale, Nash and Birks Grange Village accommodation facilities in the north west corner of the campus…

Exeter Contemporary Open 2025 – Exeter Observer

Post published:August 8, 2025
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Exeter Contemporary Open 2025 - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARAnnual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK.Leigh CurtisExeter Contemporary Open returns to the Phoenix Gallery from 12 September to 1 November to present the work of fifteen contemporary visual artists selected from hundreds of entries from across the UK.This year’s exhibitors are Helen Acklam, Stacey Allan, Chris Alton, Yiduo Cheng,…