Devonport, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Devonport, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Devonport
Devonport, a district of Plymouth in Devon, England, was formerly known as Plymouth Dock and served as a significant settlement before merging with the other "Three Towns" in 1914 to form the City of Plymouth. Established as a county borough in 1889, Devonport is now part of the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency, represented by Labour MP Luke Pollard. As of the 2011 census, the ward had a population of 14,788, making it a key area for those researching planning applications in this historic region.
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 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Devonport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Devonport.
- 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 Devonport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Devonport.
- - St Michaels Terrace Plymouth PL1 4QG
T1 Whitebeam: Fell and replant. T2 Birch: Fell and replant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 26/00468/FUL - 16 Victoria Place Plymouth PL2 1BY
Removal of existing chimney
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-07 - - Land Adjacent To Pasley Street Lane Plymouth
Non-material Amendment: Revision to description of development for 24/01153/OUT to read: Outline application for the erection for 7no. self-build dwellings (Class C3) with details of access, layout, a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 20 Home Park Plymouth PL2 1BQ
Pre-application for internal alterations to amalgamate into one residential property and use of one room as yoga studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Building N186, Devonport Dockyard Saltash Road Keyham Plymouth PL1 4SG
Internal works to form office and ancillary accommodation plus supporting external works including the installation of a ground mounted condenser unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 11 Pentamar Street Plymouth PL2 1DA
Pre-application to discuss proposed bin stores
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 52 Portland Road Plymouth PL1 4QN
G1 Mixed hedge reduce to previous height approximately 1 meter on hedge growth, a re-pollard on Holm oak to previous knuckles. Remove established Sycamore from hedge row. T1 Sycamore reduce by approxi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 Albemarle Villas Plymouth PL1 5QZ
Proposed internal modifications at first floor, rear of house to form small shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 60 Haddington Road Plymouth PL2 1RW
Pre-application for removal or existing inefficient kitchen and bathroom and rebuild new open plan kitchen dinning and bathroom.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 9 Waterloo Street Stoke Plymouth PL1 5RW
Pre-application for installation of rooftop PV panels
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 10 Havelock Terrace Plymouth PL2 1AU
T1 - Willow - Repollard to previous pollard points, leaving the tree standing at 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 6 Albemarle Villas Plymouth PL1 5QZ
T1 Cedar - reduce height by 4-5m and width by 5-6m, raise croen by 2-3m and remove deadwood
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Devonport Dockyard Saltash Road Keyham Plymouth PL1 4SG
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 23/00751/S73 - amendments including changes to loading area to provide grass area, alteration to retaining walls, replacement of ramp with acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land Rear Of 232 Albert Road Plymouth PL2 1AW
Proposed re-instatement and partial re-construction of existing property intended for Planning Use Class Business E(g).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 178 Albert Road Plymouth PL2 1AL
Additional storey on the rear tenement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 186 - 190 Keyham Road Plymouth PL2 1RB
Variation of conditions 1 (Temporary Use: Reinstatement) and 5 (Hours of Operation) of planning permission 20/02031/S73 to allow the current B8 use to continue for 5 years with amended hours of operat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Pasley Street Lane Plymouth
Outline application for the erection of 7no. dwellings (Class C3) with details of access, layout, and scale (details of appearance and landscaping reserved for future consideration)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 21B Home Park Plymouth PL2 1BQ
T1 & T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous pollard points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - University Technical College Park Avenue Devonport Plymouth City Of Plymouth PL1 4RL
Condition Discharge: Condition 2 of application 22/00863/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Devonport in Devon
Devonport, a district of Plymouth in Devon, England, was formerly known as Plymouth Dock and served as a significant settlement before merging with the other "Three Towns" in 1914 to form the City of Plymouth. Established as a county borough in 1889, Devonport is now part of the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency, represented by Labour MP Luke Pollard. As of the 2011 census, the ward had a population of 14,788, making it a key area for those researching planning applications in this historic region. It sits within the City of Plymouth district.
Property prices in Devonport 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 Devonport a particularly low-crime area.
Devonport 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 Devonport includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Richmond Walk SSSI, Mount Wise SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Devonport
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Devonport. Of these, 73% 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 Devonport.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Devonport slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Devonport were tree works (19), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (12). 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, 9 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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