Compton (PL3), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton (PL3), Devon.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- LSOA: Plymouth 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton (PL3).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton (PL3).
- 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 Compton (PL3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Compton (PL3).
- 26/00474/S73 - 31 Jean Crescent Plymouth PL3 6PZ
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 25/01400/FUL to amend finish of external walls to cladding and render below
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-09 - - 31 Jean Crescent Plymouth PL3 6PZ
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 25/01400/FUL to amend finish of external walls to cladding and render below
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 10 Hollycroft Road Plymouth PL3 6PP
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 21/00482/FUL to amend rear ground floor extension (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 40 Efford Road Plymouth PL3 6NE
Pre-application to remove conservatory and replace with a single storey extension using the previous footprint of the conservatory.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 7 Dartmeet Avenue Plymouth PL3 6NR
Pre-application for the retrospective change of use of the existing outbuilding for veterinary vaccination services, ancillary to the main residential use of the property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 2 Wellsbourne Park Plymouth PL3 5JJ
Turkey Oak - Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 19 Hollycroft Road Plymouth PL3 6PP
Pre-application to remove existing conservatory and garage, and extend across the width of the property to include a long kitchen diner, and create an office/storage room in the garden, and a storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Traynor House, Beckham Place Plymouth PL3 5EZ
Pre-application for erection of up to 7no. dwellings (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Acacia, Beckham Place Plymouth PL3 5EZ
Proposed single storey rear extension (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 85 Higher Compton Road Plymouth PL3 5JD
Single-storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6.85m, has a maximum height of 3.50m, and has an eaves height of 2.95m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-24
View full details - - 34 Jean Crescent Plymouth PL3 6PZ
Non-material Amendment of 24/00800/FUL: 1) Alterations to the rear windows to replace 2No. smaller windows with 1No. larger window on rear elevation. 2) Introduction of additional window in side eleva
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 92 Efford Road Plymouth PL3 6NQ
Pre-application for granny annex
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 10 Wellsbourne Park Plymouth PL3 5JJ
A, Linden Lime tree ( Tilia ) 2m reduction on total diameter. B. Conifers ( Juniperus communis )to be trimmed 1m with waste removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 15 Hollycroft Road Plymouth PL3 6PP
Single storey extension, two-storey extension and attic conversion
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Compton (PL3) in Devon
Compton (PL3) is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Compton (PL3) a particularly low-crime area.
Compton (PL3) 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Compton (PL3) 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 Compton (PL3)
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Compton (PL3). Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Compton (PL3).
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Compton (PL3) were outline applications (15), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (4).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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