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Planning in Billacombe

Approved
83%
15 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Billacombe in the last 24 months, from Plymouth City Council's planning register.

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Around Billacombe

Postcode districts

PL9 193 applications in the last 12 monthsPL7 190 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Plymouth City Council

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About Billacombe

Billacombe, located in the English county of Devon, is a commuter suburb of Plymouth and was previously a civil parish. This area is characterized by its residential developments, making it a key location for planning applications related to housing and infrastructure within the Plymouth metropolitan area.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Billacombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Billacombe has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Billacombe 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Billacombe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Billacombe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Billacombe?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Billacombe. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Billacombe?
The average planning decision time near Billacombe is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Billacombe?
The planning approval rate near Billacombe is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Billacombe?
The most common type of planning application near Billacombe is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Billacombe?
You can search and track planning applications near Billacombe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.