Altarnun, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Altarnun, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Altarnun are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Altarnun
Altarnun is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of Launceston. Nestled on the north-eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, it offers a unique landscape that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 1,082 (2021) · Elevation: 174.9m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Altarnun.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Altarnun.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Altarnun based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
100 planning applications found near Altarnun.
- - The Rectory Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T3 Beech - Selective branch reduction upon the north east quarter, radial spread reshape of the same area reducing branches by up to 1.5m and
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - Havenlea Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 on decision notice PA23/03847 dated 16.11.2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - The Vicarage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include Tree No.1 2 stem Sycamore reduce the height by 20%in order to reduce the risk of it falling. Tree No. 2 Oak tree reduce the hei
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-03-09
View full details - - Beeches Barn Tresmaine Farm Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RL
Retrospective application to install a septic tank.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 2 Rooks Corner Treween Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RD
Single storey extension and refurbishment works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 2 Rooks Corner Treween Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RD
Listed Building Consent for a single storey extension and refurbishment works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Crooked Chimney Cottage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed Building Consent for the change of use of a small enclosed area of land to create an enlarged garden with two timber garden sheds and a greenhouse to serve the needs of the garden, a small park
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-25
View full details - - Crooked Chimney Cottage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Change of use of a small enclosed area of land to create an enlarged garden with two timber garden sheds and a greenhouse to serve the needs of the garden, a small parking area for vehicles and a repl
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-25
View full details - - Penpont Mill House Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed building consent to relay the roof and renew the flashings. Addition of windows to the rear elevation of the roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Havenlea Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Replacement roof and repairs to chimney and guttering
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-04
View full details - - Havenlea Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed building consent for a replacement roof and repairs to chimney and guttering
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-04
View full details - - The Old Chapel Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed Building Consent for the installation of two wood burning stoves
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Land West Of The Vicarage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Permission in Principle for the proposed construction of a single dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - 2 Riverside Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Works to trees under a tree preservation order (TPO) namely: T1, Sweet Chesnut Tree - Removal of a single split overhanging branch to be taken back to the main trunk of the tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-01
View full details - - Crooked Chimney Cottage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Pre-application advice for proposed change of use of land to garden, and an extension to the owner's residence.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Penpont Mill House Road From Junction South Of Polgray To Junction South East Of Enys An Heul Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed building consent for re-roofing of the stone built part of the building, retaining original slate where possible; insertion of loft floor and one pair of rooflight windows in loft space; replac
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-10-28
View full details - - The Rectory Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), namely reduction in height and radial spread not exceeding 1.5m upon the east, north and south quarters of Sycamore tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-05-20
View full details - - Land North East Of The Vicarage Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Exception notice for works to remove a large limb off a sycamore tree which had a limb snapped off in the recent storms and has weakened the limb in question. the limb in question is above the main ro
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Havenlea Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7SJ
Listed Building Consent for internal works to include removal and installation of various stud walls and repointing of stone floor in living room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-02-02
View full details - - 1 Riverside Road From Junction South Of Polgray To Junction South East Of Enys An Heul Altarnun Launceston PL15 7SJ
Listed building consent for internal alterations inc re-wiring, widen stairs, and works to walls floors and ceilings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-11-19
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A brief summary of Altarnun in Cornwall
Altarnun is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of Launceston. Nestled on the north-eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, it offers a unique landscape that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,082 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Altarnun sits at an elevation of 174.9 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Altarnun show an average sale price of £254,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Altarnun a particularly low-crime area.
Altarnun has one conservation area within its boundaries: Altarnun. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Altarnun includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Altarnun planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Altarnun
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Altarnun. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Altarnun.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Altarnun were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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