Proposed Expansion of George Park and Ride in Plymouth
Plans to enhance the capacity of the George Park and Ride are currently under consideration. A proposal has been submitted to Plymouth City Council to increase the number of parking spaces by 83, aiming to address the growing demand for car parking in the area. The scheme involves reconfiguring parts of the existing layout and removing some grass verges and islands within the northern and eastern sections of the site.
At present, the park and ride offers approximately 708 parking spaces, including 14 disabled bays, six for parents with children, and four electric vehicle charging points. However, the facility often operates at full capacity, prompting the council to seek solutions to ease the pressure on the site.
If approved, the expansion would also involve relocating lighting columns, adjusting drainage infrastructure, and installing new substations. Perimeter fencing is set to be altered as part of efforts to futureproof the site, with the addition of 83 more spaces.
The George Park and Ride is located in the north of Plymouth, between Tavistock Road, Morgan Road, Plymbridge Road, and Olympic Way. It serves as a crucial commuter hub, connecting residents to the wider transport network across the city.
A separate aspect of the proposal includes converting a currently segregated cycle path on Plymbridge Road into a shared-use route. The council is seeking confirmation from the local planning authority that these changes fall within its permitted development rights, which could mean a full planning application is not required.
The application falls under section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, allowing applicants to confirm that proposed works are lawful. Most of the work would be carried out within the existing park and ride boundary.
If granted, the expanded facility would better serve commuters using the dedicated bus lanes and footways that link The George to the wider transport network across Plymouth. The overall Woolwell to The George scheme aims to remove an existing bottleneck, reducing queuing on this section of the northern corridor. The scheme is divided into three phases:
Phase 1
Includes walking and cycling improvements on Woolwell Road, new cycling facilities on Tavistock Road (north of Woolwell Roundabout), and a new signalised junction where Woolwell Crescent meets Tavistock Road.
Phase 2
Involves replacing Woolwell Roundabout with a signalised junction, widening Tavistock Road, and improving walking and cycling facilities.
Phase 3
Focuses on expanding the George Park and Ride to provide extra parking spaces.
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.
Recent Planning Applications in Plymouth
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Installation of 4x sets of externally applied window graphics, 2x sets of internally applied graphics, 1x panel to existing stone monolith, x non illuminated totem sign, 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1x wall mounted parking sign, 1x post mounted parking sign, and 1x set of fret cut letters and wave – 26 William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5WR.
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Establish existing use of property as a 3-bed HMO (Class C4) – Top Floor Flat, 45 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth PL4 7PT.
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Single story rear extension to existing dwelling within the curtilage of a listed building – 69 Haye Road, Plymouth PL9 8AT.
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Change of use from 5-bed HMO (Class C4) and flat (Class C3) to 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis), second floor rear extension to tenement, rear dormer window and associated works – 5 Oxford Terrace, Oxford Street, Plymouth PL1 5AS.
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Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for reconfriguration of car park, verges, links and lighting including the provision of an additional 83 parking spaces – George Junction Park And Ride, Tavistock Road, Plymouth PL6 7LB.
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Non-Material Amendment: Reduction in approved louvre number and minor arrangement alterations for application 25/00155/FUL – Scott Building, University Of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA.
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Single story rear extension to existing dwelling within the curtilage of a listed building – 69 Haye Road, Plymouth PL9 8AT.
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External seating area – Anglia House, 10 Derrys Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SH.
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Front facing dormer – 40 Venn Grove, Plymouth PL3 5PH.
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Condition Discharge: Conditions 10 (Accessible and Adaptable dwellings) and 14 (Eastern Linkage) of application 21/02071/FUL – Land To The West Of Phase 9, Seaton Neighbourhood (Palmerston Heights), Plymouth.
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Establish existing use of property as a 5-bed HMO (Class C4) – 67 Hillside Avenue, Plymouth PL4 6PS.
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Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the construction of 52 affordable low carbon homes, commercial space, public open space and associated infrastructure works (following outline approval 21/01038/OUT) – Land Off Coombe Way, Kings Tamerton, Plymouth.
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Demolition of exsiting rear extensions and new rear single storey extension – 6 Tor Crescent, Plymouth PL3 5TW.
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Single storey annex extension to the side and rear of the existing house, with associated external works – 35 Burnett Road, Plymouth PL6 5BH.
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Removal of the existing defective roof covering, installation of a new roof covering – 22 Lockyer Street, Plymouth PL1 2QW.
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Loft conversion with side dormer with clear glazing and rear balcony – 111 Green Park Road, Plymouth PL9 9LL.
