Cattedown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cattedown, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Cattedown
Cattedown, an inner city suburb of Plymouth, Devon, is strategically located near the River Plym estuary, making it a historically significant area for early settlement. The name "Cattedown" is thought to derive from a nearby rocky outcrop resembling a cat, reflecting the region's unique geographical features. This context may be particularly relevant for those researching planning applications in this evolving urban area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,155 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- LSOA: Plymouth 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cattedown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cattedown.
- 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 Cattedown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Cattedown.
- - 43 Tapson Drive Plymouth PL9 9UA
Extension to rear of existing dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Turnchapel Wharf Plymouth
Screening opinion in relation to the expanded marine employment proposals to include land reclamation, pontoon berthing, full-tidal access hoist, 2 x Test tank facilities, and associated development
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Cattedown in Devon
Cattedown, an inner city suburb of Plymouth, Devon, is strategically located near the River Plym estuary, making it a historically significant area for early settlement. The name "Cattedown" is thought to derive from a nearby rocky outcrop resembling a cat, reflecting the region's unique geographical features. This context may be particularly relevant for those researching planning applications in this evolving urban area.
Property prices in Cattedown show an average sale price of £238,155, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cattedown a particularly low-crime area.
Cattedown 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 Cattedown includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Faraday Road SSSI, Wallsend Industrial Estate SSSI, Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 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, Cattedown 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 Cattedown
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cattedown. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Cattedown.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Cattedown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cattedown were outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.