Pomphlett, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pomphlett, Devon.
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About Pomphlett
Pomphlett is a commuter suburb of Plymouth located in Devon, England. Once a civil parish, it offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities, making it an appealing choice for potential homeowners and developers looking into planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pomphlett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pomphlett.
- 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 Pomphlett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Pomphlett.
- - 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 Pomphlett in Devon
Pomphlett is a commuter suburb of Plymouth located in Devon, England. Once a civil parish, it offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities, making it an appealing choice for potential homeowners and developers looking into planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pomphlett a particularly low-crime area.
Pomphlett 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 Pomphlett 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, Pomphlett 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 Pomphlett
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Pomphlett. 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 Pomphlett 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 Pomphlett 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.