Plymstock, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plymstock, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Plymstock
Plymstock, located in Devon, serves as a commuter suburb of Plymouth and was formerly a civil parish. Its proximity to Plymouth makes it an attractive area for residential development, providing opportunities for planning applications focused on housing and infrastructure to support the growing community.
District: City of Plymouth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 032A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plymstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plymstock.
- 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 Plymstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Plymstock.
- - 19 Peeks Avenue Plymouth PL9 9BZ
Single storey rear extension with raised patio and steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 2 Dean Hill Plymouth PL9 9AA
Pre-application for extension above existing flat roof area, and possible ground floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 2 Rockville Park Plymouth PL9 7DG
Rear single storey extension and landscaping works to improve accessibility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Flats 1, 2, 5 And 6, Wixenford Court Plymouth PL9 8LU
G1 2x Birch - reduce height 6m to 3.5m and lateral reduction road side only to lift above 5m from lower ground level any branches over road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Strathmore, 46 Rocky Park Road Plymouth PL9 7DQ
T1 - Ash - Reduce lowest lateral branches on eastern canopy to achieve a clearance of 3m from neighbouring roof and crown raise remaining canopy to achieve a clearance of 8m from ground level to balan
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Plymstock in Devon
Plymstock, located in Devon, serves as a commuter suburb of Plymouth and was formerly a civil parish. Its proximity to Plymouth makes it an attractive area for residential development, providing opportunities for planning applications focused on housing and infrastructure to support the growing community. It sits within the City of Plymouth district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plymstock a particularly low-crime area.
Plymstock 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 Plymstock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Billacombe SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plymstock 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 Plymstock
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Plymstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Plymstock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plymstock were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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