How long do planning decisions take near Plymouth?

The average planning decision time near Plymouth is 39 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 Plymouth?

The planning approval rate near Plymouth is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Plymouth?

The most common type of planning application near Plymouth is amendment applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Plymouth?

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Plymouth, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Plymouth, Devon.

Devon · England · City

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

About Plymouth

Plymouth is a vibrant port city and unitary authority situated on the south coast of Devon, South West England, nestled between the rivers Plym and Tamar. Located approximately 36 miles southwest of Exeter and 193 miles from London, it stands as the most populous city in the county, making it a focal point for planning applications and urban development in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Plymouth
Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
LSOA: Plymouth 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Plymouth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Plymouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Plymouth.

- Coronation Ave Plymouth
Aesculus x carnea, tag number 3770. Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-07-01
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26/00934/TPO - Coronation Ave Plymouth
Aesculus x carnea, tag number 3770. Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-07-01
- 90 - 92 Outland Road Plymouth PL2 3DE
Minor amendment to application 23/01770/FUL Relocation of sub-station, minor amendments to planting, revised path and planting arrangement, Omission of green roof over canopy, extension of emergency v
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Plymouth in Devon

Property prices in Plymouth show an average sale price of £238,540, 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 Plymouth a particularly low-crime area.

Plymouth 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plymouth 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 Plymouth

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Plymouth. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Plymouth.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Plymouth were amendments (8), outline applications (7), tree works (7).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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