EFFORD AND LIPSON planning approval rate
EFFORD AND LIPSON ward in Plymouth has a 87.2% approval rate based on 211 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.2%
ward approval rate
211
Decisions
184
Approved
27
Refused
92.0%
Plymouth average
EFFORD AND LIPSON is 4.8 percentage points below the Plymouth average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How EFFORD AND LIPSON compares
EFFORD AND LIPSON ward
87.2%
Plymouth overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in EFFORD AND LIPSON
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wa · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Single storey front and side extension, with rear raised deck · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Prior approval for the demolition of a vacant office building · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Establish existing use as an HMO (Class C4) for 3 to 6 bedrooms · Tue 30 Jun 2026
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