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Heybrook Cottage, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS

Notable viewsExtendable3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 22
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About Heybrook Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Heybrook Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL9 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an F (score 22), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since November 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 65), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £518,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F22
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Nov 2019
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Heybrook Cottage, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Heybrook Cottage has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at Heybrook Cottage, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS

3decisions3extensions49documents
  1. Feb 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of single storey extension

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    58/0012/00/F
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full
  • The 49 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Heybrook Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£518,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2024Most recent

    £518,000

    +52.4%over 3 years

  2. 20 August 2020

    £340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 0BS: £395,000 (2021–1998).

Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Plymouth district page.
Full Plymouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Longlands Drive Terminus — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL9 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL9 0BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL9 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Heybrook Cottage, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.