Crownhill, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crownhill, Devon.
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About Crownhill
Crownhill is a northern suburb of Plymouth in Devon, England, known for its historical landmark, Crownhill Fort, which serves as a tourist attraction and museum. As of the 2021 census, the suburb has a population of 6,411, comprised of 3,089 males and 3,322 females, with an estimated population density of approximately 2,917.1 people per square kilometre across about 2,814 households. This demographic information is valuable for anyone researching planning applications in the area.
District: City of Plymouth
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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 Moor View
- LSOA: Plymouth 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crownhill.
- 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 Crownhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Crownhill.
- - 20 Fort Austin Avenue Plymouth PL6 5JN
Loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 16 Moreton Avenue Plymouth PL6 5AZ
Pre-application for converting a large single garage which is attached to the main dwelling into a separate self contained space/annex.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - St Boniface Catholic College 21 Boniface Lane Plymouth PL5 3AG
Installation of 95.68kWp Solar PV array
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Crownhill in Devon
Crownhill is a northern suburb of Plymouth in Devon, England, known for its historical landmark, Crownhill Fort, which serves as a tourist attraction and museum. As of the 2021 census, the suburb has a population of 6,411, comprised of 3,089 males and 3,322 females, with an estimated population density of approximately 2,917.1 people per square kilometre across about 2,814 households. This demographic information is valuable for anyone researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the City of Plymouth district.
Property prices in Crownhill 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 Crownhill a particularly low-crime area.
Crownhill 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 Crownhill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Crownhill 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 Crownhill
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Crownhill. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Crownhill.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crownhill were tree works (9), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.
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