How long do planning decisions take near Woodford (PL7)?

The average planning decision time near Woodford (PL7) is 60 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 Woodford (PL7)?

The planning approval rate near Woodford (PL7) is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodford (PL7)?

The most common type of planning application near Woodford (PL7) is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodford (PL7)?

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Woodford (PL7), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodford (PL7), Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodford (PL7) 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 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodford (PL7).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford (PL7).

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 Woodford (PL7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Woodford (PL7).

- 66 Larkham Lane Plymouth PL7 4PN
1 Cherry-Reduce crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-06-29
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26/00915/TPO - 66 Larkham Lane Plymouth PL7 4PN
1 Cherry-Reduce crown
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-06-29
26/00662/PRDE - 12 Longacre Plymouth PL7 4RQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-05-18
- 11 Courtland Crescent Plymouth PL7 4HJ
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Woodford (PL7) in Devon

Woodford (PL7) is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodford (PL7) a particularly low-crime area.

Woodford (PL7) 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 Woodford (PL7) includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Woodford (PL7)

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Woodford (PL7). Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Woodford (PL7).

At 60 days on average, decisions near Woodford (PL7) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woodford (PL7) were outline applications (5), tree works (4), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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