Townsend House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/01468/TCO Granted

  Townsend House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

  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.

  Decided 10 Sep 2021 Trees

1. 14 Jun 2021

   Received by Plymouth

2. 16 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Conditionally

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Plymouth granted permission on 16 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 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

• 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

• Watchtower House Hermitage Road Plymouth PL3 4RT

  19/01575/HHR Submitted 1 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  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

  Decided Householder Demolition 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

• 55 Mannamead Road Plymouth PL3 4SR

  24/01041/TPO Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  (T1) Beech - To crown raise mature Beech growing over highway up to 6.2 metres. To tip prune high points and branches (T2) Copper Beech - Prune to give 1m clearance for light and building.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/01501/AMD Awaiting decision

  Land To West Of Bampton Road Plymouth PL6 8NT

  Non-material amendments for application 23/00886/FUL: Introduction of a 300mm step to the finished floor levels of Plots 1 and 2; alterations to the main site entrance; and bathroom window cills raised by 300mm for Plots 4-6

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Amendments
• 26/01452/AMD Awaiting decision

  1 Candlewick Lane Plymouth PL4 0FF

  Non Material Amendment to Vary Conditions 1 (Approved Plans) and 5 (Specified Use Restriction) of 23/01477/S73 to amend the approved ground floor layout and increase the Class E(b) floorspace from 46.5sqm to 80sqm.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/01364/AMD Awaiting decision

  46 Southside Street Plymouth PL1 2LD

  Non-Material Amendment: Extension of approved rear extension roof to rear boundary wall for application 26/00491/FUL

  1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/01337/AMD Decided

  54 Widewell Road Plymouth PL6 7DW

  Non-material Amendment: Changing rear ground floor windows to bi-fold doors (amendment of application: 26/00344/FUL)

  24 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/01325/AMD Awaiting decision

  Land At Bath Street Plymouth PL1 3LT

  Non material amendment to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of 25/01267/S73 to amend details (internal and external) of Blocks B1, C1 and C2 and House Types 1, 2 and 3 along with associated amendments.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Amendments