Barbican, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barbican, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Barbican
Barbican, located in Devon, is historically known as a fortified outpost or gateway, often positioned at the outer defense perimeter of a city or castle. These structures, typically towers situated over gates or bridges, served vital defensive roles. When researching planning applications in this area, understanding the historical significance of such fortifications can provide valuable context for development proposals.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,944 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- LSOA: Plymouth 025E
Crime Statistics
926 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 406
- anti-social-behaviour: 141
- shoplifting: 79
- public-order: 71
- other-theft: 55
- criminal-damage-arson: 48
- drugs: 41
- vehicle-crime: 23
- burglary: 15
- other-crime: 15
- possession-of-weapons: 12
- theft-from-the-person: 12
- robbery: 5
- bicycle-theft: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barbican.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barbican.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barbican based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Barbican.
- - 5 St Johns Road Cattedown Plymouth PL4 0PA
Fell 8 Sycamore trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 1 Lifton Road Plymouth PL4 0NT
Prior approval for change of use of office (Class E) to a dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 26/00511/FUL - 14 Regent Street Plymouth PL4 8BA
Replacement of green aluminium cladding with render system
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-13 - 26/00492/LBC - 46 Southside Street Plymouth PL1 2LD
Change of use of ground and first floors to restaurant (Class E), inc. single storey rear extension, rear flue, and shopfront alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-08 - 26/00491/FUL - 46 Southside Street Plymouth PL1 2LD
Change of use of ground and first floors to restaurant (Class E), inc. single storey rear extension, rear flue, and shopfront alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-08 - - 46 Southside Street Plymouth PL1 2LD
Change of use of ground and first floors to restaurant (Class E), inc. single storey rear extension, rear flue, and shopfront alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Exeter Street Plymouth
Installation of a freestanding 1x D48 display to replace the existing paper and paste unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Lunar Rise, Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AP
Works to external finishing/cladding materials to improve fire resilience
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 14 Regent Street Plymouth PL4 8BA
Pre-application for alteration of material to areas of green metal cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Regent Street Multistorey Car Park Plymouth PL4 8BA
Pre-application for development of a new energy centre to serve Plymouth heat network. Through installation of heat pumps, thermal store and associated equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1 Radnor Street Plymouth
Confirm existing use as 7-bed HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 46 Southside Street Plymouth PL1 2LD
Pre-application for change of use to restaurant (Class E), inc. rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 29 Tothill Road Plymouth
Establish existing use of the property as a 5-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat, 2A Commercial Road Plymouth PL4 0LD
Establish use of the ground floor as a flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 8 Old Town Street Plymouth PL1 1DE
1no. digital advertisement screen fitted inside the branch facing outwards through glazing to street, replacement fascia signage and digitally printed ATM vinyl graphic.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 28 Looe Street Plymouth PL4 0EA
New rooflights, insulation and ventilation to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Car Park, 2 Harbour Avenue Sutton Plymouth
Erection of fencing and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Old Tree Court, 64 Exeter Street Plymouth PL4 0AJ
Non-Material Amendment: Alterations to approved canopy, reduction in existing wall heights, and retention of existing steps/ramp for application 24/01675/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Sutton Harbour Marina Control Office Plymouth PL4 0DW
Wall mounted hoarding sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 4 Carlton Terrace Lipson Plymouth PL4 8PR
Pre-application to remove and dispose of current asbestos slates. Fit solar panels in trays to the SE facing roof slope and slate around. Re-slate the main roof NW slope. Fit solar panels in trays to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Barbican in Devon
Barbican, located in Devon, is historically known as a fortified outpost or gateway, often positioned at the outer defense perimeter of a city or castle. These structures, typically towers situated over gates or bridges, served vital defensive roles. When researching planning applications in this area, understanding the historical significance of such fortifications can provide valuable context for development proposals.
Property prices in Barbican show an average sale price of £230,944, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Barbican area recorded 926 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Barbican has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barbican includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wallsend Industrial Estate SSSI, Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barbican planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barbican
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Barbican. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barbican.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barbican were amendments (21), outline applications (16), listed building and heritage (14).
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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