Search Efford planning applications
36 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Efford · updated daily · Plymouth City Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 28 Medway Place Plymouth PL3 6HBApprovedT1 - Reduce overhanging branches to crown width of 6m. T2 - Fell. T3 - Removal of limbs marked in photo and one limb growing on the South side to crown width of 9m.Received 21 Oct 2026Decided 8 Oct 202626/01463/TPO
- 35 Efford Road Plymouth PL3 6NEAwaiting decisionT1- FellReceived 2 Oct 202626/01370/TPO
- 2 Carradale Road Plymouth PL6 5UQApprovedTwo-storey rear extensionReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 15 Oct 202626/01230/FUL
- Dell Childrens Centre 375 Blandford Road Plymouth PL3 6JDAwaiting decisionThree storey residential building comprising 18 affordable flats with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage, communal amenity space and associated worksReceived 3 Sep 202626/01183/FUL
- 14 Erme Gardens Plymouth PL3 6JPApprovedChange of use of an existing shed to provide a Dog Grooming Salon (retrospective)Received 17 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 202626/01161/FUL
Planning in Efford
- Approved
- 85%
- 33 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Efford in the last 24 months, from Plymouth City Council's planning register.
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Around Efford
Postcode districts
PL3 173 applications in the last 12 monthsPL6 220 applications in the last 12 monthsPL4 209 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Plymouth City Council
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About Efford
Efford, located in the eastern part of Plymouth, Devon, is a historically rich suburb that has transitioned from the rural 'Wilds of Efford' to a predominantly post-World War II residential area. Perched 300 feet above the Laira estuary, it offers stunning views towards Dartmoor and the South Hams. The suburb primarily features local authority and housing association properties, with remnants of its past, such as the street name "Deer Park Drive," hinting at its former status as an estate.
Property prices in Efford show an average sale price of £238,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Efford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Efford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Efford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Efford 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Efford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Efford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).