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Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

Decided Plymouth 24/01423/MOR Minor Pre Application Enquiry

Works: Extension Demolition

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

Proposal

Pre-application for the demolition of existing single and two storey extensions to Hepworth House and construction of a three storey extension to create new Centre for Eyecare Excellence for the University of Plymouth. Creation of new vehicular access from James Street to provide drop off spaces.

As published by the council, reference 24/01423/MOR

Application record

Reference
24/01423/MOR
Type
Minor Pre Application Enquiry
Status
Decided
Decision
Closed Development Enquiry
Received
24 Oct 2024
Validated
1 Nov 2024
Decided
17 Jan 2025
Ward
DRAKE
Postcode
PL4 6AW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Plymouth register

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00647/CDM Granted

    Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    Condition Discharge: Conditions 3 (Programme of Archelogical Building Recording Works) & 5 (Materials Maintenance Schedule) of application 25/00170/FUL.

    Decided 30 Jun 2026
  • 26/00509/ADV Granted

    Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    2no. non-illuminated stainless steel flat-faced letter signs

    Decided 27 May 2026 Advertising
  • 25/01624/AMD Awaiting decision

    Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    Non-material minor amendments to 25/00170/FUL; Spandrel panel colour adjustment, revision of cycle parking provision, omission of second-floor acoustic screen, installation of acoustic plant enclosures, additional ventilation louvre and corner window fenestration adjustment.

    Decided 7 Jan 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Oct 2024

    Received by Plymouth

  2. 1 Nov 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: Closed Development Enquiry

  4. 26 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Grainge Architects Agent, an architecture practice registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 1996 · Exeter

49 applications on PlanIndex · across 9 councils · 94% granted

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Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

  • APPLICATION FORM Application · 28 Oct 2024
  • DRAFT DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 28 Oct 2024
  • PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • INITIAL PROPOSED SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • MAIN ENTRANCE PLAN Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • HEPWORTH HOUSE EXISTING DRAWINGS Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • VEHICLE ENTRANCE REVIEW Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawings and Images · 28 Oct 2024
  • INITIAL TREE CONSTRAINTS APPRAISAL Supporting Information · 28 Oct 2024
  • BAT AND NESTING BIRD ASSESSMENT REPORT Supporting Information · 28 Oct 2024

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After the decision

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  • Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 8AA

    24/01484/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Demolition of single and two storey extensions to the rear of Hepworth House

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 30 docs

  • Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    26/00509/ADV Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    2no. non-illuminated stainless steel flat-faced letter signs

    Granted Advertising 12 docs

  • Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    25/01624/AMD Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Non-material minor amendments to 25/00170/FUL; Spandrel panel colour adjustment, revision of cycle parking provision, omission of second-floor acoustic screen, installation of acoustic plant enclosures, additional ventilation louvre and corner window fenestration adjustment.

    Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 9 docs

  • Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

    26/00647/CDM Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    Condition Discharge: Conditions 3 (Programme of Archelogical Building Recording Works) & 5 (Materials Maintenance Schedule) of application 25/00170/FUL.

    Granted 8 docs

  • University Of Plymouth Babbage Building 24 James Street Plymouth PL4 6EQ

    23/00679/AMD Submitted 2 May 2023 50 yards away

    Non-material Amendment: Changes to externally visible roof top plant of application 21/00989/S73

    Decided Amendments 11 docs

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