Bissom, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bissom, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bissom are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bissom
Bissom is a quaint hamlet located in south Cornwall, England, just half a mile east of the historic town of Penryn. This peaceful settlement offers a rural charm, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications or developments in the surrounding region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Bissom.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 066C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bissom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bissom.
- 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 Bissom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bissom.
- - Falmouth Yacht Brokers Falmouth Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8AD
Marine management Organisation (MMO) consultation for MLA/2026/00086, Pontoon Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Harbour View Trevissome Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TA
Exception notice for 1x mature Beech tree to fell remaining stem due to storm damage
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Trevissome House Trevissome Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TA
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - 961 - Beech - Remove limb over building and reduce remaining crown by 20%. 991 - Ash - Reduce crown by 30%. G1 - x 2 Pines - Crown raise ove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Harbour View Trevissome Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TA
Exception notice for works to fell three cornish elm trees, regrowth from coppiced stump to be managed to replace dead trees
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Waterside House Falmouth Road Penryn Cornwall
Prior approval for proposed change of use of office building to 23 residential units
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Waterside House Falmouth Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BE
Pre application advice for Change of Use and Extension of Existing Office Building to provide Student Accommodation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Bissom in Cornwall
Bissom is a quaint hamlet located in south Cornwall, England, just half a mile east of the historic town of Penryn. This peaceful settlement offers a rural charm, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications or developments in the surrounding region.
Property prices in Bissom show an average sale price of £333,790, 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 Bissom a particularly low-crime area.
Bissom has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Flushing, Falmouth, Penryn, Mylor Bridge. 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 Bissom includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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, Bissom 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 Bissom
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bissom. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Bissom.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bissom were full planning applications (11), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tregew planning applications
- St Gluvias planning applications
- Penryn planning applications
- Flushing planning applications
- Trelew planning applications
- Falmouth planning applications
- Mongleath planning applications
- Budock Water planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.