Beacon, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beacon, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beacon are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beacon
Bodmin is a town and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, positioned to the south-west of Bodmin Moor. This area is significant for its historical context and potential development opportunities, making it a key location for planning applications within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £265,384 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 053C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beacon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beacon.
- 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 Beacon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
226 planning applications found near Beacon.
- - STREET RECORD Lady Drive Pengegon Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 22 Trevu Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7AD
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include proposed reduction by one third in height to Three Holm Oaks and One Sycamore
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 48 Condurrow Road Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SR
Submission of details to discharge Condition 10 verification scheme in respect of Decision Notice PA22/03828) dated 22.09.2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 48 Condurrow Road Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SR
Submission of details to Discharge Condition 5 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/03828 dated 22/09/2022.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 48 Condurrow Road Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SR
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/03828 dated 22/09/22
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 48 Condurrow Road Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SR
Submission of details to discharge conditions 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 in relation to decision notice PA22/03828 dated 22.09.2022
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 39 Pentalek Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7RQ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include tree trimming of ash tree which are obstructing light & overhanging property by professional tree surgeon (the tree surgeon has
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 9 Higher Pengegon Pengegon Camborne TR14 7UD
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3 and 4 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/02286 dated 01.06.2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 2 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Works to trees in a Conservation Area (TCA) namely fell one bay tree and one Maple in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - 55 Pengegon Way Pengegon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7TS
Erection of conservatory to South elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - St Johns Roman Catholic School Trevu Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7AE
Construction of a new external tarmac path, handrail and drop kerb to use as ramped access into school from the car park.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - The Stables 2C Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Submission of details to discharge condition nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 in respect of decision notice no. PA21/02736 dated 21/06/2021.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 15 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Demolition of Mundic rear extension. Construction of replacement extension and new detached garage to rear of dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 15 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Demolition of Mundic rear extension and construction of rear extension at ground and first floor level and new detached garage to rear of dwelling (part retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - 1 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Construction of new domestic garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 15 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Pre application advice for rear extensions at ground floor and first floor level, and new detached garage to rear of dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - Land Rear Of 1 Bekelege Drive Pendarves Street Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SQ
New dwelling 2 Bedroom bungalow with garage & garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 15 Carnarthen Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8UW
Rear extensions at ground floor and first floor level, and new detached garage to rear of dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - The Spinney 24 Trevu Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7AD
5 day exception notice to fell a dangerous tree
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Land Adj To 37 Pendarves Street Beacon Camborne Cornwall TR14 7SQ
To build a new detached 4 bedroom dwelling on vacant land
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-03
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A brief summary of Beacon in Cornwall
Bodmin is a town and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, positioned to the south-west of Bodmin Moor. This area is significant for its historical context and potential development opportunities, making it a key location for planning applications within the region.
Property prices in Beacon show an average sale price of £265,384, 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 Beacon a particularly low-crime area.
Beacon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Roskear, Camborne, Town Centre, Tuckingmill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Beacon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI. 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, Beacon 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 Beacon
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Beacon. Of these, 32% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Beacon.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beacon were full planning applications (47), tree works (19), discharge of conditions (17). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 24 applications
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pengegon planning applications
- Higher Condurrow planning applications
- Tolcarne planning applications
- Troon planning applications
- Rosewarne planning applications
- Camborne planning applications
- Tuckingmill planning applications
- Brea planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.