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The Laboratory, Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

Awaiting decision Plymouth 26/01460/TCO

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1- Crown reduce to crown height of 5.0 metres above ground level and crown spread of 4.5 metres T2-Crown reduce to crown height of 4.5 metres above ground level and a finished crown spread of approximately 4.0 metres. On both trees remove any dead, damaged, diseased and crossing branches.

As published by the council, reference 26/01460/TCO

Application record

Reference
26/01460/TCO
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
20 Oct 2026
Validated
20 Oct 2026
Postcode
PL1 2PB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Plymouth register

This site has had 6 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/01657/MOR Decided

    The Laboratory, Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    Pre-application for the installation options for a heat recovery unit, window replacement and the installation of high level guarding to allow safe access to the roof

    Decided 13 Mar 2026 Outline
  • 21/00828/MOR Decided

    The Laboratory, Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    Pre-application regarding amendments to the two existing consents: 19/01863/FUL MBA Phase 01 (The North Labs) and 20/00673/FUL MBA Master Plan

    Decided 25 Jun 2021 Outline
  • 20/00673/FUL Granted

    The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    Part demolition works and erection of new atrium entrance lobby, reconfigure courtyard space to include education centre, laboratory block extension and associated works

    Decided 13 Jan 2021 Full applications
  • 19/01863/FUL Granted

    The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    Single storey rear extension and replacement windows (North Building) and a new entrance (South Building)

    Decided 20 Jan 2020 Full applications
  • 19/00585/MJR Decided

    The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    Pre-application for a new research and laboratory facilities for the Marine Biological Association

    Decided 30 Apr 2020 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Oct 2026

    Received by Plymouth

  2. 21 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 15 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Plymouth took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Plymouth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Plymouth's median decision took 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Plymouth's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Laboratory, Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    21/00828/MOR Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

    Pre-application regarding amendments to the two existing consents: 19/01863/FUL MBA Phase 01 (The North Labs) and 20/00673/FUL MBA Master Plan

    Decided Outline 4 docs

  • The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    20/00673/FUL Submitted 11 May 2020 50 yards away

    Part demolition works and erection of new atrium entrance lobby, reconfigure courtyard space to include education centre, laboratory block extension and associated works

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 99 docs

  • The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    19/00585/MJR Submitted 10 Apr 2019 50 yards away

    Pre-application for a new research and laboratory facilities for the Marine Biological Association

    Decided Outline 28 docs
    Major scheme

  • The Laboratory, Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    25/01657/MOR Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Pre-application for the installation options for a heat recovery unit, window replacement and the installation of high level guarding to allow safe access to the roof

    Decided Outline Windows or glazing 8 docs

  • The Laboratory Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PB

    19/01863/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2019 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension and replacement windows (North Building) and a new entrance (South Building)

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 34 docs
    Small domestic

  • Building 108, Royal Citadel Hoe Road Plymouth PL1 2PD

    19/00604/LBC Submitted 16 Apr 2019 100 yards away

    Replacement of fire detection and alarm systems

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 26 docs