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391 in the last 90 days135 in the last 3054 in the last 1487% approveddecisions typically take 61 days

Source: Plymouth City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 623 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Devonport Dockyard Saltash Road Keyham Plymouth PL1 4SG
Replacement of existing entrance and fire exit doors to Building M055 (No. 8 Store), Devonport Dockyard.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/01407/LBC
Devonport Dockyard Saltash Road Keyham Plymouth PL1 4SG
Replacement of existing entrance and fire exit doors to Building M055 (No. 8 Store), Devonport Dockyard.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/01406/FUL
2 Bush Park Plymouth PL6 7RG
New loading bay to be installed on the site to manage the flow of transport
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/01441/FUL
Saltram House, Saltram Merafield Road Plymouth PL7 1UH
Relocation and rehanging of the historic eastern door from the Chinese Bedroom within the South Bedrooms enfilade, together with targeted structural strengthening of the first-floor timber structure beneath the partition between the Green Dressing Room and Lord Morley's Room
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01470/LBC
24 Churchill Way Plymouth PL3 4PR
T1 -Crown raise to 5m. Reduce over extended lateral branches on northern canopy leaving the branch standing at 6m
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01471/TPO

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Plymouth City Council received?

Plymouth City Council received 1,871 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does Plymouth City Council take to decide applications?

Plymouth City Council takes an average of 61 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Plymouth City Council?

Plymouth City Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Plymouth City Council?

Submit your representation to Plymouth City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Plymouth City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Plymouth City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Plymouth City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 292 appeals were lodged against Plymouth City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Plymouth City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Plymouth City Council serves as the local authority for Plymouth, located in Devon, England. Established in 1439 and reformed multiple times, the council has operated as a unitary authority since 1998, combining the roles of both a district and county council. This structure allows it to independently manage planning applications and local governance without oversight from Devon County Council. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Tudor Evans (Labour), who has held the position since 19 May 2023. Tracey Lee serves as Chief Executive since October 2012. The council comprises 57 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 62 towns and villages, including Plymouth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Plymouth City Council received 1,871 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were outline applications (167), tree works (131), discharge of conditions (115). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

292 planning appeals were lodged against Plymouth City Council decisions, of which 64 were allowed and 211 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Plymouth City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Plymouth City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.