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Planning in Oreston

Approved
91%
52 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oreston in the last 24 months, from Plymouth City Council's planning register.

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Around Oreston

Postcode districts

PL9 193 applications in the last 12 monthsPL4 209 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Plymouth City Council

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oreston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Oreston has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oreston 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 Oreston, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Oreston. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (9), other applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oreston?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Oreston. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oreston?
The average planning decision time near Oreston is 68 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 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oreston?
The most common type of planning application near Oreston is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oreston?
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