Boscastle, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boscastle, Cornwall.
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About Boscastle
Boscastle is a picturesque village and fishing port located on the north coast of Cornwall, within the civil parish of Forrabury and Minster. Situated 14 miles south of Bude and 5 miles northeast of Tintagel, it boasts a natural harbour protected by historic stone walls built in 1584, making it the only significant harbour for 20 miles along the coast. The village is nestled within the valleys of the River Valency and River Jordan, and it experienced substantial flooding from heavy rainfall in August 2004, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Forrabury and Minster
Website: http://www.boscastlecornwall.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,879 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boscastle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boscastle.
- 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 Boscastle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Boscastle.
- - Gunpool Lane Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AT
Listed building consent for the replacement of existing debris screen above culverts with like-for-like replacement. Addition of single handrail attached to section of listed garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land East Of Rosenmor Under Road Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0DL
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of 1 dwelling (self-build and custom-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Rock Moor Forrabury Hill Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0DH
Demolition of the existing dormer bungalow and construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land West Of Trerosewill Bungalow Gibb Lane Boscastle Cornwall
Change of use of land for camping use, together with associated works with variation of Condition 3 of decision notice PA22/02103 dated 29/06/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Melbourne House Forrabury Hill Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0DH
Construction of garage/store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - Bottreaux House Hotel High Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BG
Pre application advice for change of use of former guesthouse to a single unit for short stay holiday accomodation (8 Bedrooms), existing Annexe to remain as a short stay accomodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Old Post House Fore Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AX
Works to trees in a conservation area (TCA) works include T1 - Full Removal of large leylandii tree, T2 - Full removal of poplar tree, T3 - Reduction of conifer hedge on boundary by half (3m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Trerosewill Farmhouse Gibb Lane Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BL
Exception notice works to dead Ash
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Rookery Barn Paradise Farm Paradise Road Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use or development namely the stationing of a caravan within residential curtilage of the main dwelling for incidental use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land North Of The Telephone Exchange Boscastle 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: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Boscastle Community Centre Fore Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AU
Proposed replacement windows and doors and installation of 16 new solar PV panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Nampara Potters Lane Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AP
Application for tree works within a Conservation Area: Removal of overgrown leylandii tree behind property garage also over neighbours garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of Wilmar Boscastle Camelford PL35 0DS
Outline Planning Permission for a phased development of up to three dwellings (renewal of permission PA21/04844) with all matters reserved except for access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Windrush Paradise Road Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BL
Non-material amendment to decision PA20/06514 dated 26.10.2020 to change external material of roof finish from natural slate to a composite roof box section, change of external wall finish from painte
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Per Ardua New Road Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AB
Change of roof covering material to main house and revised landscaping plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Boscastle in Cornwall
Boscastle is a picturesque village and fishing port located on the north coast of Cornwall, within the civil parish of Forrabury and Minster. Situated 14 miles south of Bude and 5 miles northeast of Tintagel, it boasts a natural harbour protected by historic stone walls built in 1584, making it the only significant harbour for 20 miles along the coast. The village is nestled within the valleys of the River Valency and River Jordan, and it experienced substantial flooding from heavy rainfall in August 2004, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Forrabury and Minster district.
Property prices in Boscastle show an average sale price of £366,879, 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 Boscastle a particularly low-crime area.
Boscastle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boscastle. 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 Boscastle includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI, Tintagel Cliffs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast, Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. 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, Boscastle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boscastlecornwall.org.uk/. 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 Boscastle
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Boscastle. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Boscastle.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boscastle were full planning applications (7), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.