Mannamead, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mannamead, Devon.
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About Mannamead
Mannamead is a picturesque suburb located in the Compton ward of Plymouth, Devon, known for its affluent Victorian and early Edwardian architecture, including wide avenues like Seymour Road and elegant villas surrounding Thorn Park. While the area features several conservation zones, it has experienced increased density due to infill development. Mannamead is home to numerous care homes and benefits from excellent public transport links, with frequent bus services connecting residents to Plymouth College and other local schools, making it a significant area for planning considerations.
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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 Sutton and Devonport
- LSOA: Plymouth 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mannamead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mannamead.
- 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 Mannamead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Mannamead.
- - The Ferns, Seymour Road Mannamead Plymouth PL3 5AT
Condition Discharge: Conditions 3 (Surface Water Management) and 4 (Tree Protection Plan) of application 22/01590/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mayflower, Courtfield Road Plymouth PL3 5BB
Holly- Fell. Dawn Redwood-Fell, retaining stump at 1.5 m height for habitat. Beech- Remove failed primary limb. Wellingtonia- Remove major deadwood overhanging the driveway. Field Maple- Fell and reta
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 40 Vapron Road Plymouth PL3 5NN
Single storey side extension, removal of rear chimney and alterations to window and door openings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 10 Venn Court Plymouth PL3 5NS
Sycamore T1 - reduce height to 12m and reduce radius of crown spread to 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - First Floor Flat, 89 Mannamead Road Plymouth PL3 4SX
T1 Ash, Fell due to ash die back G1, Holly and Pittosporum, Fell,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 8 Western College Road Plymouth
Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential accommodation (Class C2) to provide supported accommodation for young people
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - First Floor Flat, 85 Mannamead Road Plymouth PL3 4SX
T1 - Sycamore felled to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Ravenswell, Fernleigh Road Plymouth PL3 5AN
Laurel tree- fell. Holly to be reduced to 3.3m high and 4m spread.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 91 Mannamead Road Plymouth PL3 4SX
T1 - Beech - Reduce tree in height by 3-4m and sides by 2-3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 10 Peverell Terrace Plymouth PL3 4JL
Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new single storey artist's studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 67 Mannamead Road Plymouth PL3 4ST
Pre-application for change of use from 6no. flats (Class C3) to care home (Class C2) to extend adjacent care home
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Flat A, 18 Wilderness Road Plymouth PL3 4RN
Remove the tree shown in the submitted photographs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Oaklands, Fernleigh Road Plymouth PL3 5AN
Reduction of cherry tree canopy up to 2 meters
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 10 Venn Court Plymouth PL3 5NS
T1 Scyamore reduce height in accordance with the submitted photographs
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 17 Thorn Park Plymouth PL3 4TG
Apple Tree (A1) - Crown reduction. Cherry Tree (C1) - Crown reduction. Pear Tree (P1) - Crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 61 Hyde Park Road Plymouth PL3 4JN
Conversion of basement to 1no. flat (Class C3) (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Pearn Cottages, Eggbuckland Road Plymouth PL3 5JP
T001 - Repollard back to previous points (approx. 8m height). T003 - Repollard back to previous points (approx. 8m height). T004 - Pollard at 5m. T006 - Repollard back to previous points(approx. 8m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - First Floor Flat, 46 College Avenue Plymouth PL4 7AN
T1 Pittosporum - reduce height and width to approximatly 3m heigh and 2.5m wide
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Longreach, Hartley Road Plymouth PL3 5LW
Non-material Amendment: Addition of apex canopies to 5no. entrances and addition of timber columns/brick walls to 5no. existing lean-to canopies for application 24/01683/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 11 Venn Court Plymouth PL3 5NS
T1 - Re-pollard Sycamore T2 - Fell 2 x diseased ash trees. T3 - Re-coppice hazel T4 - Reduce laurel hedge from 6m to 4m height and trim sides. T5 - Reduce bay tree in height from 7m to 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of Mannamead in Devon
Mannamead is a picturesque suburb located in the Compton ward of Plymouth, Devon, known for its affluent Victorian and early Edwardian architecture, including wide avenues like Seymour Road and elegant villas surrounding Thorn Park. While the area features several conservation zones, it has experienced increased density due to infill development. Mannamead is home to numerous care homes and benefits from excellent public transport links, with frequent bus services connecting residents to Plymouth College and other local schools, making it a significant area for planning considerations.
Property prices in Mannamead 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 Mannamead a particularly low-crime area.
Mannamead 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.
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Planning Activity in Mannamead
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Mannamead. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Mannamead.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mannamead were tree works (20), outline applications (13), amendments (7). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
Nearby Towns
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