Mount Batten, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mount Batten, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mount Batten are administered by Plymouth City Council. View the full Plymouth City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mount Batten
Mount Batten is a prominent 24-metre (79 ft) rock outcrop located on a 600-metre (2,000 ft) peninsula in Plymouth Sound, Devon. Named after Sir William Batten, a 17th-century MP and Surveyor of the Navy, this area, formerly known as How Stert, may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its coastal location and historical significance.
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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: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 031C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mount Batten.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mount Batten.
- 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 Mount Batten based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Mount Batten.
- - 30 Madeira Road Plymouth PL1 2NU
Pre-application for extension to timber shed structure to west elevation. Amendments to modern wall structures and finishes internally.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Shaw Way Plymouth PL9 9XH
Pre-application for replacement of existing building (formed with shipping containers) with a new purpose built, modern commercial unit of similar size and massing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land At Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre Plymouth Devon
Variation of Condtion 4 (External Materials) of application 23/00784/FUL to make changes to the ground surfaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 70 Lawrence Road Plymouth PL9 9SJ
Condition Discharge: Condition 7 (Habitat Creation Tiles) of application 25/00973/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 70 Lawrence Road Plymouth PL9 9SJ
Advice on a temporary access walkway to temporary pontoon
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Commercial Wharf, Madeira Road Plymouth PL1 2NX
Pre-application for installation of living seawall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Mount Batten in Devon
Mount Batten is a prominent 24-metre (79 ft) rock outcrop located on a 600-metre (2,000 ft) peninsula in Plymouth Sound, Devon. Named after Sir William Batten, a 17th-century MP and Surveyor of the Navy, this area, formerly known as How Stert, may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its coastal location and historical significance.
Property prices in Mount Batten 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 Mount Batten a particularly low-crime area.
Mount Batten 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 Mount Batten includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wallsend Industrial Estate SSSI, Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mount Batten 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 Mount Batten
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Mount Batten. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Mount Batten.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Mount Batten slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mount Batten were listed building and heritage (16), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (8). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 40 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.
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