EFFORD AND LIPSON planning approval rate
EFFORD AND LIPSON ward in Plymouth has a 87.1% approval rate based on 209 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.1%
ward approval rate
209
Decisions
182
Approved
27
Refused
93.1%
Plymouth average
EFFORD AND LIPSON is 6.0 percentage points below the Plymouth average, placing it among the stricter wards in Plymouth. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How EFFORD AND LIPSON compares
EFFORD AND LIPSON ward
87.1%
Plymouth overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in EFFORD AND LIPSON
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
Single storey rear extension · Wed 13 May 2026
Change of use from shop and internal courtyard to create new kitchen in dwelling · Tue 28 Apr 2026
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