Bodinnick, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bodinnick, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Bodinnick are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bodinnick
Bodinnick is a charming riverside village in south-east Cornwall, located on the east bank of the River Fowey, directly across from the town of Fowey. Known for its fishing heritage, the village features the historic Old Ferry Inn and a ferry service that has been in operation since the 13th century. As part of the civil parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Bodinnick offers unique planning opportunities in a picturesque setting steeped in literary history.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £512,192 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 028D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bodinnick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bodinnick.
- 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 Bodinnick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Bodinnick.
- PA26/04219 - Whitecross Village Hall Lanteglos Fowey Cornwall PL23 1NF
Royal Mail are proposing to remove a lamp box from a telegraph post due to it being replaced.
Status: Approved | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Whitecross Village Hall Lanteglos Fowey Cornwall PL23 1NF
Royal Mail are proposing to remove a lamp box from a telegraph post due to it being replaced.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Trewarthenick Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Proposed alterations to off road parking arrangements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Blue Cottage Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use for siting of a caravan
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Trewarthenick Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Alterations to off road parking arrangements.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Overferry Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use: Confirmation of commencement of works in relation to decision notice PA23/03780, dated 15/06/2023 for the complete demolition of the existing house and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Land At Hall Farm Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall
provide two three phase connections at Bodinnick, Fowey and to facilitate these connections there is a requirement to add a third wire over 8 spans for approximately 550m, from pole 43MAC19 - 43MAC27
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Old Ferry Inn Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Change of Use of Part of the Old Ferry Inn to Dwelling - Variation to Approval PA22/07129
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - Overferry Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
The complete demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new 4 bedroom replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping works with Variation of Condition 2 of decisi
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-05
View full details - - Mole's House Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Construction of a balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Rose Cottage 16 Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Proposed garage reconstruction
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Rose Cottage 16 Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Works to trees within a conservation area: 1x large Ash tree - lop 15 - 20 feet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-12-20
View full details - - Old School House 11 Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Application for tree works within a Conservation Area: T1 - Hawthorn- reduce height and radial crown spread by 1.5m to leave radial crown spread of 4.5m and height at 5m. T2 - Red Oak - reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-10-11
View full details - - Old Ferry Inn Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
Change of Use of Part of the Old Ferry Into Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - 3 Hall Terrace Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
Construction of first floor extension (variation to approved PA21/00093).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-08-23
View full details - - Overferry Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
Submission of details to discharge Condition 9 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/02753 dated 24.05.22.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-08-10
View full details - - Overferry Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
"The complete demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new 4 bedroom replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping works" with Variation of Condition 2 of deci
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-07-15
View full details - - Jan Syvy Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
Two Storey Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Overferry Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall PL23 1LX
The complete demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new 4 bedroom replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Hall Walk Cottage Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Works to trees in a conservation area, works to include T1 (Ash) - fell and replant with a Sessile Oak standard and T2 (Ash) - fell and replant with a Sessile Oak standard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-02-04
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A brief summary of Bodinnick in Cornwall
Bodinnick is a charming riverside village in south-east Cornwall, located on the east bank of the River Fowey, directly across from the town of Fowey. Known for its fishing heritage, the village features the historic Old Ferry Inn and a ferry service that has been in operation since the 13th century. As part of the civil parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Bodinnick offers unique planning opportunities in a picturesque setting steeped in literary history. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Bodinnick show an average sale price of £512,192, 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 Bodinnick a particularly low-crime area.
Bodinnick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polruan, Bodinnick, Fowey. 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 Bodinnick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Polruan to Polperro SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Polruan to Polperro. 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, Bodinnick 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 Bodinnick
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Bodinnick. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Bodinnick.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bodinnick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bodinnick were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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