Exeter City Council • 25/1837/FUL
Loft dormer proposed on home within Topsham conservation area
20 Parkfield Road Topsham EX3 0DR
A homeowner has applied to add a dormer loft extension for a new bedroom, on a property within Topsham's conservation area and close to a Grade II listed railway station.
- Status
- under_review
- Type
- full
- Received
- 2025-12-24
Summary
The proposal is to add a dormer to the roof of 20 Parkfield Road. This would create one new bedroom and an ensuite bathroom in the loft space. The design uses two pitched roofs joined by a short flat section. The property sits within Topsham's conservation area, which means the appearance of any changes to buildings is carefully considered by the council. A Grade II listed railway station stands about a minute's walk away. The Exe Estuary — a nationally and internationally protected nature site — begins within 500m. Two important documents are missing from this application: a Heritage Impact Assessment and a Heritage Statement. These are normally required when work is proposed in a conservation area near a listed building. The council's Conservation Officer has been asked to review the case.
What you can do
Anyone can comment on this application through Exeter City Council's planning portal using reference 25/1837/FUL. The council can consider the impact on the conservation area's character, the setting of the nearby listed railway station, and design quality. They cannot consider personal disputes with the applicant or matters unrelated to land use.