Plymouth City Council Announces Key Planning Applications for Listed Buildings and Major Redevelopment
Plymouth City Council has formally issued a statutory planning notice, outlining several significant applications that impact listed buildings and propose a major redevelopment project within the city. This notice, which was published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in The Herald newspaper and on the Public Notice Portal, marks a crucial step in the city's ongoing urban development and heritage preservation efforts.
Details of the Planning Applications
The notice includes three distinct proposals that are now open for public scrutiny and comment:
- Application 26/00042/LBC – 6 St Andrews Cross: This application seeks permission for the replacement of louvred doors and vents to external plant rooms, focusing on maintenance and potential upgrades to the building's infrastructure.
- Application 25/01448/LBC – 3 Elliot Terrace: Proposed works involve comprehensive roof repairs, including the installation of a new roof covering and insulation, along with associated gutter and lead works to enhance the building's durability and energy efficiency.
- Application 25/01654/FUL – Plymouth Register Office: This is a substantial redevelopment project that entails the demolition of the existing Plymouth Register Office building. It plans to construct a new residential development with commercial Class E use on the ground floor, accompanied by various associated works to transform the site.
These applications have been submitted under the framework of key legislative acts, including the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Town and Country Planning Development Management Procedure England Order 2010, and the Planning Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990. Decisions on these proposals will be made in alignment with both national and local planning policies, with a statutory duty to preserve the significance and integrity of listed buildings at the forefront of considerations.
How to View and Submit Comments
Residents and interested parties are encouraged to review the full details of these applications. They can be accessed through the council's dedicated planning portal online or at Plymouth Libraries, where internet access is provided for public use. To ensure your voice is heard, representations must be submitted within 21 days from the date of this advertisement's publication.
For any enquiries or further clarification, individuals can contact the council by calling 01752 304366. When providing comments, it is essential to include the specific application reference number, your full name and address, and to clearly outline any material planning considerations that you believe should be taken into account during the decision-making process.
Key Issues Under Consideration
The council will evaluate these applications based on a range of critical factors to ensure balanced and sustainable development:
- For the listed building works: Assessments will focus on the potential effects on the buildings' special architectural or historic interest, the overall design quality of the proposed changes, and the suitability of materials used in any alterations or repairs.
- For the Plymouth Register Office redevelopment: Considerations will include the scale and design of the new development, its impact on heritage assets and the surrounding townscape, transport and servicing arrangements, residential amenity for future occupants, and the operational aspects of the proposed commercial Class E use at ground floor level.
To stay fully informed and access the complete text of the notice, along with any subsequent updates, readers are advised to consult the Public Notice Portal entry and Plymouth City Council's planning portal directly. This proactive approach ensures transparency and community involvement in shaping Plymouth's future landscape.
