Plympton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plympton, Devon.
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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.
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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 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plympton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plympton.
- 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 Plympton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Plympton.
- - 2 Merafield Road Plymouth PL7 1TL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/00434/FUL - 33 Underlane Plympton Plymouth PL7 1QX
Loft conversion with new rear dormer and ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-13 - - Plympton Tennis Club Harewood Playing Fields Ridgeway Plymouth PL7 2AS
Variation of Conditions 4 and 5 (hours of use and external lighting) of application 23/01568/FUL to allow extended hours of use and alternative lighting scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 10 Stone Barton Close Plymouth PL7 4LL
First floor side extension and ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 2 Seymour Road Plympton Plymouth PL7 4NY
Loft conversion with dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Errill Retail Park, Plymouth Road Plymouth PL7 4JP
Condition Discharge: Condition 15 of application 21/02266/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Errill Retail Park, Plymouth Road Plymouth PL7 4JP
Condition Discharge: Condition 12 of application 21/02266/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Plympton in Devon
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 £238,155, 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 Plympton a particularly low-crime area.
Plympton 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 Plympton includes 2 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 Plympton
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Plympton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Plympton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plympton were outline applications (8), full planning applications (7), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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