DRAKE planning approval rate
DRAKE ward in Plymouth has a 93.8% approval rate based on 306 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
306
Decisions
287
Approved
19
Refused
93.1%
Plymouth average
DRAKE is broadly in line with the Plymouth average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How DRAKE compares
DRAKE ward
93.8%
Plymouth overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in DRAKE
Use of property as 6 bedroom HMO (Class C4) · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall eleme · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Change of use of upper floors from House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) to · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's home (Class C2) for up · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension comprising a glazed link conservatory · Wed 15 Jul 2026
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