What percentage of planning applications does Plymouth approve?

Plymouth approves approximately 92% of planning applications, based on 4,579 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Plymouth decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,579 planning decisions published by Plymouth.

What is the refusal rate for Plymouth planning applications?

Plymouth refuses approximately 8% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Plymouth?

The typical planning application in Plymouth takes 7.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 7,340 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Plymouth compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Plymouth

Name: Plymouth Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from January 2020 to present.

4,579Decisions

92%Approved

364Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Plymouth

yesterday

Replacement of existing fence and gate with new security fence

26/01087/FUL · ST PETER AND THE WATERFRONT

Approved

yesterday

Erection of an illuminated small format advertising display

26/01090/ADV · PEVERELL

Approved

yesterday

Proposed conservatory on front of property

26/00964/FUL · PLYMSTOCK DUNSTONE

Approved

2 days ago

T1 Yew tree - Reduce leaving a finished crown height of 6m.

26/01173/TCO · PEVERELL

Approved

2 days ago

009S: Crown lift to give 2m clearance from building on Western side. 009V: Crown

26/01154/TCO · ST PETER AND THE WATERFRONT

Approved

2 days ago

New internally illuminated fascia, 2no new digitally printed window vinyls

26/00897/ADV · PLYMPTON ST MARY

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey side and front extension

26/00821/FUL · PLYMPTON ST MARY

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to supported living accommodation (Class

26/01247/PRUS · COMPTON

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 4,579 planning decisions made by Plymouth, from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Plymouth planning approval rates page.

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