Woodford (PL7), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford (PL7), Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,155 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 015B
Crime Statistics
45 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- shoplifting: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- robbery: 1
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
2 planning applications found near Woodford (PL7).
- - 73 Courtland Crescent Plymouth PL7 4HL
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 26 Cranfield Plymouth PL7 4PF
Erection of outbuilding (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Woodford (PL7) in Devon
Woodford (PL7) is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Woodford (PL7) show an average sale price of £238,155, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woodford (PL7) area recorded 45 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodford (PL7) 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 Woodford (PL7)
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Woodford (PL7). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodford (PL7) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 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 full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 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.