How many planning applications are there in Plymouth?

We recorded 610 planning applications in Plymouth in the last 90 days, of which 342 were approved and 8 refused. The figures are counted from Plymouth City Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Plymouth?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Plymouth, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Plymouth?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Plymouth

Decided by Plymouth City Council, english unitary authority. Part of Devon.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

610 applications in the last 90 days Measured

342 of them approved

8 refused

55 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 39. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Plymouth

Newest first, straight from Plymouth City Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Condition discharge: Condition 14 (Cycle Parking) of application 25/01635/FUL Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Hardstanding and front porch extension Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
T1 Cherry - fell. T2, T3, T4 - Re-reduce leaving finished crown width and height of approximatly 3m. Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
T1 - Oak - Reduce lateral northern aspect leaving branches standing at 4m Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Repair and remediation of an existing historic roof truss within Mills Bakery. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Alterations to basement to form ancillary accommodation Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Certificate of Lawfulness to establish the existing use of the property as an eight-bedroom HMO ( Sui Generis ) Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible alternatives and associated works Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
All lateral branches overhanging 21 Lavington Close to be reduced to main stem. A2 reduce main stem to 6m high. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
T6 - Monterey Cypress- Fell. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Proposed detached garage Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 610. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Plymouth is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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Councils next door

East Devon 638 in 90 days
Teignbridge 582 in 90 days
Torridge 439 in 90 days
Exeter 413 in 90 days
North Devon 331 in 90 days
Mid Devon 306 in 90 days
Torbay 298 in 90 days
South Hams and West Devon 257 in 90 days

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