Exeter Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Exeter planning portal is the official platform for submitting, tracking, and managing planning applications in the Exeter area. Designed for ease of use, it allows applicants to upload required documents, monitor application progress, and receive timely updates. Local residents can also view applications and provide comments during the consultation period.
To improve the likelihood of approval and ensure compliance with Exeter City Council’s environmental policies, it is advisable to seek ecological guidance early. Collington Winter offers specialist consultancy to support you through every stage of the planning process.
Using the Exeter Planning Portal
Prepare your application – Collect all necessary documents, including:
- Completed application forms (available on the Exeter planning portal)
- Accurate site location plans and elevation drawings
- Supporting documents, such as design and access statements
- Ecological surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies
Submit your application – Upload your documents via the portal. You will receive confirmation and a unique reference number to track your application’s progress.
Public consultation – Your application will appear on the public register, allowing residents and stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.
Application review – Planning officers assess submissions against national and local planning policies. You may be asked for additional details or revisions.
Decision – A decision notice will be issued either by a planning officer or, for larger applications, the planning committee.
Ecological Services to Support Your Planning Application
Collington Winter Environmental offers a comprehensive range of ecological services to strengthen your submission via the Exeter planning portal:
- Ecological Surveys – Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) to assess habitats, protected species, and site constraints. Where necessary, we also recommend and carry out further detailed ecological surveys to ensure all requirements are met.
- Protected Species Assessment – Surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, and nesting birds in line with UK and EU law. If protected species are found, we provide mitigation and licensing support, enabling your project to progress responsibly while safeguarding local wildlife.
- Tree surveys – Assessing tree health, root protection areas, and implications of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). We also advise on tree retention, protection measures, and compensation planting where removal is unavoidable.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Measuring biodiversity and creating plans to meet the mandatory 10% net gain under the Environment Act 2021.
- Landscape Surveys – Considering the ecological and visual impacts of developments. This helps strengthen your application by demonstrating a balanced approach to development and environmental protection.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site monitoring during construction to ensure ecological requirements are properly followed.
How can Collington Winter Assist?
Our consultants provide tailored ecological advice to ensure your project meets planning requirements and environmental standards. We deliver thorough assessments, clear recommendations, and ongoing support throughout the planning process.
For more information, call us on 01204939604, email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or use the contact form below to speak with one of our specialists.
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