How long do planning decisions take near Oreston?

The average planning decision time near Oreston is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Oreston?

The planning approval rate near Oreston is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oreston?

The most common type of planning application near Oreston is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oreston?

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Oreston, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oreston, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Oreston are administered by Plymouth City Council. View the full Plymouth City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Oreston

Oreston, a suburb of Plymouth located on the southern bank of the Cattewater, was historically known as Horestone, as noted on the 1591 Spry Map of Plimmouth. With a population of around 3,000 residents, Oreston boasts essential local amenities, including "The Quay News" corner shop, "The King's Arms" pub, and a small dock with a free public slipway at Oreston Quay, making it a quaint area for community living and potential planning opportunities.

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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 030A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oreston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oreston.

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 Oreston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Oreston.

26/00748/MOR - 34 Pomphlett Road Plymouth PL9 7BN
Pre-application for conversion and extension of dwellinghouse to form 4no. flats (Class C3) and erection of 1no. dwellinghouse in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-06-02
26/00759/FUL - 26 Plymstock Road Plymouth PL9 7NU
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-06-01
- 26 Plymstock Road Plymouth PL9 7NU
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-06-01
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26/00730/FUL - 13 Randwick Park Road Plymouth PL9 7QN
New front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-28
- 34 Pomphlett Road Plymouth PL9 7BN
Pre-application for conversion and extension of dwellinghouse to form 4no. flats (Class C3) and erection of 1no. dwellinghouse in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-28
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26/00709/FUL - 66 Billacombe Road Plymouth PL9 7EX
Construct detached single storey dwelling (self-build), garage and parking (accessed from Blackberry Close), drainage works, landscaping, and additional parking area fronting Billacombe Road
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-20
26/00686/FUL - Land To The Rear Of Drakes Drum 19 Radford Park Road Plymouth PL9 9DN
Installation of 5no. EV charging points and associated equipment
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-19
26/00642/FUL - 98 Plymstock Road Plymouth PL9 7PJ
Alterations and extension to existing detached garage to create new annex
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-14
- 19 Pomphlett Road Plymouth PL9 7BH
Condition Discharge: Condition 3 (Drainage), Condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), Condition 5 (Landscape and Environmental Management Plan), Condition 6 (Tree Survey/ Arboricultur
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/00521/FUL - 63 Plymstock Road Plymouth PL9 7NX
Removal of conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension, raised decking and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-10
- 7 Ronsdale Close Plymouth PL9 7QZ
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.00m, has a maximum height of 3.73m, and has an eaves height of 2.80m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 19 Pomphlett Road Plymouth PL9 7BH
Condition Discharge: Condition 3 (Flood Risk Assessment), 4 (Drainage Details) and 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of application 24/00981/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Pomphlett Jetty Breakwater Road Plymouth PL9 7HJ
Prior approval for demolition of redundant buildings and jetty
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-11-29
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- 44 Thornyville Villas Plymouth PL9 7LB
Non-material Amendment: Changing the proposed extension to render across all elevations of application 23/01699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-06-13
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A brief summary of Oreston in Devon

Property prices in Oreston 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 Oreston a particularly low-crime area.

Oreston 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 Oreston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Faraday Road SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Oreston

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Oreston. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Oreston.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Oreston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Oreston were outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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