DRAKE planning approval rate
DRAKE ward in Plymouth has a 93.9% approval rate based on 314 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
314
Decisions
295
Approved
19
Refused
92.0%
Plymouth average
DRAKE is broadly in line with the Plymouth average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How DRAKE compares
DRAKE ward
93.9%
Plymouth overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in DRAKE
Proposed use as dwellinghouse (Class C3) · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Change of use from student restricted HMO to non-student restricted HMO · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Extension over existing commercial unit to provide purpose-built student accommo · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Change of use from student restricted HMO to non-student restricted HMO · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing garage and construction of rear extension with associated · Mon 24 Aug 2026
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