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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Plympton · updated daily · Plymouth City Council

Planning in Plympton

Approved
92%
80 of 82 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Plympton

Postcode districts

PL7 190 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 Plympton

Plympton, a suburb of Plymouth in Devon, has its roots as an ancient stannary town known for its significant role in tin trading and maritime activities. Once a bustling seaport, its importance diminished as the River Plym silted, shifting trade to Plymouth. Historically, it was also the site of Plympton Priory, a major landholder in the region for centuries, making it a location of interest for planning applications and local development.

Property prices in Plympton show an average sale price of £238,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Plympton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Plympton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Plympton, 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, 109 planning applications were submitted near Plympton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Plympton?
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Plympton. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Plympton?
The average planning decision time near Plympton is 57 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 Plympton?
The planning approval rate near Plympton is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Plympton?
The most common type of planning application near Plympton is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Plympton?
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