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Planning in Riverside

Approved
86%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Riverside

Postcode districts

PL12 165 applications in the last 12 monthsPL5 123 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 Riverside

Riverside is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Riverside has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Riverside 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 Riverside, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Riverside. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), full planning applications (5), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Riverside?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Riverside. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Riverside?
The average planning decision time near Riverside is 46 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 Riverside?
The planning approval rate near Riverside is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Riverside?
The most common type of planning application near Riverside is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Riverside?
You can search and track planning applications near Riverside on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.