Plans to improve the Marsh Mills roundabout as part of a major boost to Plymouth’s strategic road network are taking a step forward. The junction off the A38 is the main gateway for visitors to Plymouth, as well as the main route for commuters from the eastern part of the city accessing the city centre and the waterfront.
But as part of the Major Road Network scheme, improvements are proposed for the junction as well as the approaches to it. The scheme includes localised road widening to increase capacity and improve the operation of the junction, helping to reduce delays and journey times. Improvements to the cycling and walking infrastructure will also be delivered to support greater travel by these modes.
The plans comprise of a new traffic lane on the western side of the roundabout circulatory, an extension to the A374 Embankment Road eastbound slip lane, an on-road cycle lane on the eastbound approach to the roundabout, additional highway capacity on the northern approach to the roundabout and the widening of the existing shared-use cycling pedestrian paths and crossing points on the north side of the roundabout including under the flyover.
The improvements at Marsh Mills support the DfT MRN key objectives of: ▪ Reducing congestion ▪ Support economic growth and rebalancing ▪ Support housing delivery ▪ Support all road users ▪ Support the SRN by creating a more resilient road network
This week, a request for an Environmental Impact Assessment screening opinion for the highway works including road widening, cycle lanes and associated works has been submitted to Plymouth City Council. Subject to the works going ahead, it is estimated that staggered construction on the scheme will begin in the early 2026 and end in Spring 2027.
The Plymouth MRN route provides vital connections between the A38 and the major employment areas at the Dockyard and Naval Base at Devonport, the Oceansgate Enterprise Zone, to the Continental Ferry Port, and to the City Centre and Waterfront Growth area.
Last August, £6.35m funding, made up of funding secured from the Department for Transport (DfT), the Environment Agency (EA) and Strategic Transport s106 developer contributions, was awarded and will allow the Council to draw up detailed designs of potential improvements to the route, needed for the final bid to the DfT to secure the funding for construction, with the aim of improving air quality and reducing congestion.
Plymouth City Council planners will determine the fate of all the new applications listed below at a later date. Below is the full latest list of planning applications that have been submitted this week.
Below is the full latest list of planning applications that have been submitted this week.
Plymouth planning list
· Pre-application for two self-contained holiday lets (Class C3) - 1 Pier Street Plymouth PL1 3BS - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SV7QZTMM05L00&activeTab=summary
· Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible alternatives and associated works - Pinnacle Quay 4 Harbour Avenue Sutton Plymouth PL4 0BJ - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SV6DP7MMHG500&activeTab=summary
· Replacement of front flat roof with a pitched roof - 95 Moorland View Derriford Plymouth PL6 6AP - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SV454RMMHEZ00&activeTab=summary
· Request for EIA screening opinion for highway works including road widening, cycle lanes and associated works - Marsh Mills Roundabout Plymouth - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SV4D2HMM05L00&activeTab=summary
· Condition Discharge: Condition 3 (Traffic Management Plan) of application of 24/01655/FUL - Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SV3ZJ5MMHES00&activeTab=summary
· Front and rear extensions, raising of roof to increase the second floor level with dormers, rear terrace/balcony area with privacy screens and creation of new integrated garage - 4 Roborough Avenue Plymouth PL6 6AG - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUVCH3MMHBP00&activeTab=summary
· Residential ancillary annexe (detached) - 169 Stanborough Road Plymouth PL9 8NY - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUV1BHMMHBD00&activeTab=summary
· New front porch and rear conservatory, with associated steps - 2 Russell Avenue Plymouth PL3 5RA - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUV1AWMMHBB00&activeTab=summary
· Roof-top installation of 272 x 500Wp PV panels - Co-op Food The Ridgeway Plympton Plymouth PL7 2AW - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUSZQ3MMHA300&activeTab=summary
· Establish existing use as a 6-bed HMO (Class C4) - 20 Headland Park Plymouth PL4 8HT - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUPV8IMMH8N00&activeTab=summary
· Pre application for the potential removal of condition 13 (Footpath) of planning permission 21/02270/FUL10 - 3 Alpha Way Plymouth PL6 5ZF - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUE96CMM08O00&activeTab=summary
· Change of use of retail unit (Class E) to restaurant/takeaway (Sui Generis), inc. installation of rear flue - 34 Mutley Plain Plymouth PL4 6LD - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SU1502MMGWH00&activeTab=summary
· New fascia board - Unit 9, Plymouth Cross, New George Street Plymouth PL1 1RX - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=ST3Q6GMMGEH00&activeTab=summary
· New signage, new shopfront and extraction flue to rear - Unit 9, Plymouth Cross, New George Street Plymouth PL1 1RX = https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=ST3Q6AMMGEF00&activeTab=summary
· Installation of air source heat pump - Emmanuel Church 1 Compton Avenue Plymouth PL3 5BZ - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=STMYN7MM08O00&activeTab=summary
· Use of a former ice arena site as an event/fan zone area with associated development including 3no concession units, demountable stage with canopy, TV podium and fencing (part -retrospective) - Home Park Football Ground Outland Road Plymouth PL2 3DQ - https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SU1IUGMMGWY00&activeTab=summary
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