How long do planning decisions take near Billacombe?

The average planning decision time near Billacombe is 41 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 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Billacombe?

The most common type of planning application near Billacombe is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Billacombe?

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Billacombe, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Billacombe, Devon.

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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.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
LSOA: South Hams 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Billacombe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Billacombe.

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 Billacombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Billacombe.

- Land At Wixenford Saltram Estate Plympton PL7 1UH
Condition Discharge: Condition 4 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) Condition 10 (Boardwalk) and Condition 12 (Signage Strategy) of application 24/00775/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Land Off Colesdown Hill Plymouth
Condition Discharge: Condition 3 (Lighting Design Strategy) of applcation 22/01959/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Land At Wixenford Saltram Estate Plympton PL7 1UH
Pre-application for site visit to discuss amending previously approved plans
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-19
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- 69 Haye Road Plymouth PL9 8AT
Single storey rear extension (resubmission of app 25/00904/LBC with minor amendments)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 30 Colesdown Hill Plymouth PL9 8AE
T1 Maple, Crown reduction. T2 Pine, Fell. T3 Pine, Fell T4 Beech. Fell. T5 Beech Fell. T6 Beech, 3m reduction in height. T7 Beech, 3m reduction in height. T8 Pine Fell.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Billacombe in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Billacombe a particularly low-crime area.

Billacombe 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 Billacombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Billacombe SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Billacombe

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Billacombe. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Billacombe.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Billacombe were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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