Search Laira planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Laira · updated daily · Plymouth City Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Ground Floor Shop, 76 Neath Road Plymouth PL4 8TGAwaiting decisionReplacement shopfrontReceived 3 Nov 202626/01372/FUL
- 79 Lanhydrock Road Plymouth PL4 9HJAwaiting decisionHardstanding and front porch extensionReceived 14 Oct 202626/01433/FUL
- 225 Embankment Road Plymouth PL4 9JHApprovedLawful development certificate to confirm that 06/01971/FUL has lawfully commenced within the required period and is extantReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 202626/01326/EXDE
- 30 Mirador Place Plymouth PL4 9HEAwaiting decisionT1 Lime Tree - FellReceived 1 Sep 202626/01218/TPO
- 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 Laira
- Approved
- 88%
- 22 of 22 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Laira in the last 24 months, from Plymouth City Council's planning register.
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Around Laira
Postcode districts
PL3 173 applications in the last 12 monthsPL4 209 applications in the last 12 monthsPL7 190 applications in the last 12 monthsPL9 193 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Plymouth City Council
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About Laira
Laira, a historical area in Plymouth, Devon, has roots dating back to the late 16th century, with various names such as Lare and Lary poynte recorded over the years. It refers to the stretch of the River Plym estuary from Cattewater to Marsh Mills. The name likely originates from a Brythonic term associated with the Welsh word for 'to ebb,' reflecting its maritime heritage. This context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area, considering its historical significance and geographic features.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Laira 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 Laira a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Laira has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Laira 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Laira, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Laira. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1).