Bodwen, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bodwen, Cornwall.
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About Bodwen
Bodwen is a small hamlet located in the civil parish of Lanlivery, mid Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile north-northeast of Bugle and 5 miles north of St Austell. With a modest population residing in just seven houses, Bodwen's quiet character may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area. The hamlet is also situated about 2.5 miles south of Lanivet, making it a strategically positioned location for rural development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £160,638 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 041A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bodwen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bodwen.
- 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 Bodwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bodwen.
- - Street Record Bodwen Bugle Cornwall
Proposed to undertake the following work that is considered to be exempt from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-20
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A brief summary of Bodwen in Cornwall
Bodwen is a small hamlet located in the civil parish of Lanlivery, mid Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile north-northeast of Bugle and 5 miles north of St Austell. With a modest population residing in just seven houses, Bodwen's quiet character may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area. The hamlet is also situated about 2.5 miles south of Lanivet, making it a strategically positioned location for rural development.
Property prices in Bodwen show an average sale price of £160,638, 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 Bodwen a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bodwen includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Breney Common and Goss & Tregoss Moors. 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, Bodwen 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 Bodwen
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bodwen. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Bodwen.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bodwen were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.