Underwood, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Underwood, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Underwood are administered by Plymouth City Council. View the full Plymouth City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Underwood.
- 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 Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Underwood.
- 26/00926/S73 - 2 Merafield Road Plymouth PL7 1TL
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) and removal of condition 3 (PV panels) of application 26/00620/FUL to remove PV panels
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/00620/FUL - 2 Merafield Road Plymouth PL7 1TL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 15 Amados Drive Plymouth PL7 1TS
Pre-application for demolition of garage and erection of single storey dwelling comprising of 1 bedroom and on suite facilities.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Underwood in Devon
Underwood is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Underwood 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 Underwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Underwood 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 Underwood
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Underwood. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Underwood.
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 Underwood were tree works (7), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.