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Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

Decided Plymouth 19/01575/HHR Householder Pre Application Enquiry

Works: Demolition Small domestic

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Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Pre-application to demolish single storey wing and replace with one with a larger footprint over two storeys inc. the construction of a sun terrace on the roof

As published by the council, reference 19/01575/HHR

Application record

Reference
19/01575/HHR
Type
Householder Pre Application Enquiry
Status
Decided
Decision
Closed Development Enquiry
Received
1 Oct 2019
Validated
4 Oct 2019
Decided
22 Apr 2020
Ward
PEVERELL
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
PL3 4RT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Plymouth register

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/00763/S73 Granted

    Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 20/00939/FUL for the addition of bay to main entrance and amendment to window positions

    Decided 6 Jul 2021 Amendments
  • 20/00939/FUL Granted

    Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    Side extensions, front and first floor extension with rear balcony extension and alterations to existing dwelling

    Decided 10 Feb 2021 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Oct 2019

    Received by Plymouth

  2. 4 Oct 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Apr 2020

    Decision issued: Closed Development Enquiry

  4. 1 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    21/00763/S73 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 20/00939/FUL for the addition of bay to main entrance and amendment to window positions

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 9 docs

  • Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    20/00939/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Side extensions, front and first floor extension with rear balcony extension and alterations to existing dwelling

    Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
    Domestic

  • Flat 2, Townsend House 1 Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    26/00892/TCO Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Holly - Fell T2 Holm Oak - Remove two lowest limbs South side T3 Holm Oak - Reduce to union at 3m. T4 Oak - Remove first limb growing East.

    Granted 3 docs

  • Townsend House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    21/01468/TCO Submitted 4 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Hazel (G1), actually a Lime - Reduce height by 1.5m, and reduce side growth back by 1m to edge of kerb stone (suggest epicormic growth around base is carefully removed to prevent pressure on wall). Oak (T1) - Reduce back lateral branches towards building by 3.5m to natural growth points, no height reduction necessary as agreed with C&H Tree Surgery 8/9/21. Holm Oak (T2) - Re-pollard Inner garden stem only, signs of decay. NB: the pollard points on the other limbs over Mannamead Road are decayed and need to be checked for safety as they overhang the highway. Oak (T3) - Lift crown to give 3.5m clearance above ground level, reduce upper crown by 2m vertical height, cutting no greater than 75mm diameter. Bay (G2) - Reduce the upper crown by 1.5m.

    Granted Trees 10 docs

  • Townsend House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

    21/01089/S73 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of application 20/01429/FUL inc internal alterations to first floor flat and alterations to basement flat

    Granted Amendments 7 docs

  • 26 Wilderness Road Plymouth PL3 4RN

    20/00678/CDM Submitted 12 May 2020 50 yards away

    Condition Discharge: Conditions 3 & 4 of application 19/01198/FUL

    Split decision Conditions 17 docs

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    63 Triumphal Crescent Plymouth PL7 4RW

    Pre-application for floor roof conversion, likely taking it past the ridge line.

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Householder
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    Pre-application for removal of existing conservatory at rear of property and erection of a single storey extension across the width of the house

    Received 2 Mar, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
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    Received 21 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
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    84 Ramsey Gardens Plymouth PL5 3UP

    Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.00m, has a maximum height of 2.84m, and has an eaves height of 2.65m

    Received 14 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder