Planning & Development
Conveniently located near the geographic center of New Hampshire, Plymouth serves as a bridge between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. Plymouth is at the heart of the Plymouth Labor Market Area, which is home to over 30,000 people, with a civilian labor force of over 17,000. Plymouth is easy to get to, with convenient access from the north and south on I-93, Route 3, and Route 3A; as well as from the east and west on Route 25. Many areas of Plymouth are served by public water and sewer from the Plymouth Village Water and Sewer district, and major employers include Plymouth State University; Speare Memorial Hospital; New Hampshire Electric Cooperative; Hannaford Brothers; Plymouth Regional High School; and many others. In 2018, Plymouth was also designated as one of New Hampshire's 27 Opportunity Zones.
The Plymouth Planning and Development Department assists with all aspects of development projects; provides staff support for the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment; assures compliance with land use ordinances and regulations; directs community planning projects; and provides information on land use-related issues. This work includes code enforcement as well as maintaining land use records.
Please note that as of February 2023, building permits are being issued through the Plymouth Fire Department. For more information, they can be reached at 603-536-1253.
Departmental news and updates:
Planning and Development Department Update: July 2023
Staff Contacts
For general inquiries, please email planning@plymouthnh.gov or call 603-536-1731.
*Part-time, please reach out to inquire about availability.
The Plymouth Planning and Development Department assists with all aspects of development projects; provides staff support for the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment; assures compliance with land use ordinances and regulations; directs community planning projects; and provides information on land use-related issues. This work includes code enforcement as well as maintaining land use records.
Please note that as of February 2023, building permits are being issued through the Plymouth Fire Department. For more information, they can be reached at 603-536-1253.
Departmental news and updates:
Planning and Development Department Update: July 2023
Staff Contacts
For general inquiries, please email planning@plymouthnh.gov or call 603-536-1731.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Hammond Rowan* | Planning and Development Director | 603-536-1731 | jhammondrowan@plymouthnh.gov |
| Tom Newcomb* | Building Inspector/Code Enforcement | 603-536-1253 | tnewcomb@plymouthfd.org |
| Joseph Perez | Community Planner | 603-536-1731 | jperez@plymouthnh.gov |
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Building Permit Applications4 documents
- Commercial Building Permit Application Updated 3/5/24
- Residential Building Permit Application Updated 3/5/24
- Sign Permit application
- Application fee schedule
Studies and Reports11 documents
- Industrial Park Feasability Study (1984)
- Green Street Committee Report (1995)
- Main Street Plymouth Design Guidelines (1999)
- Meeting Plymouth's Housing Needs (2003)
- Plymouth Natural Resources Inventory (2005)
- South Main Street Improvements Feasability Study (2006)
- Plymouth, NH Municipal Airport Master Plan (2014)
- Plymouth Downtown Parking Study (2017)
- Planning for Housing Opportunities in Plymouth (2023)
- Planning for Housing Opportunities in Plymouth Phase 2 (2023)