Roborough (PL6), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roborough (PL6), Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Population: 294 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Moor View
- LSOA: Plymouth 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roborough (PL6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roborough (PL6).
- 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 Roborough (PL6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Roborough (PL6).
- - The Dartmoor Diner Tavistock Road Roborough PL6 7BD
Amendments and alterations to existing building including roof works and installation of external staircase and creation of first floor fire escape
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Tamar Valley Crematorium Ltd, Tamerton Road, Roborough, PL6 7BQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Noise Assessment) and 6 (WSI) of planning consent 0934/22/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 6 Blackeven Close Roborough PL6 7AX
TPO 562; T1: OAK - crown raise lateral growth extending on southern aspect only to achieve clearance of 3m from outbuilding roof, remove large failed limbs within the southern canopy standing at 5m fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 39 Leat Walk Roborough PL6 7AT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of conservatory with single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Development Site At Sx 503 623, Tavistock Road, Roborough
Erection of detached 3 bedroom house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Plessey Semi Conductors Ltd Tamerton Road Roborough PL6 7BQ
Installation of new solar shading to the south elevation and reduction in amount of glazing to reduce overheating.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Roborough (PL6) in Devon
Roborough (PL6) is a settlement located in Devon, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roborough (PL6) a particularly low-crime area.
Roborough (PL6) 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 Roborough (PL6) includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Roborough (PL6) 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 Roborough (PL6)
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Roborough (PL6). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roborough (PL6) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Roborough (PL6) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Roborough (PL6) were amendments (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).
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