Official Municipal Planning & Building Control Guidance
Planning Permission & Building Regs in Exeter
Statutory local guidelines for Joiners & Carpenters under Exeter City Council
Permitted Development & Statutory Standards
Ground floor rear extensions permitted up to 3m (semi/terraced) or 4m (detached) under GPDO Class A, with maximum eaves height of 3m when within 2m of a boundary.
Article 4 Directions & Conservation Zones
Designated conservation areas across Exeter require adherence to statutory Article 4 directions. Property owners must preserve original architectural profiles and consult the local planning register before altering highway-facing elevations.
Key Protected Zones: Exeter Historic Core, Cathedral Quarter, Heritage Suburbs (20 designated areas).
Verified by Editorial Desk (Sep 2026)
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