Boswinger, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boswinger, Cornwall.
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About Boswinger
Boswinger, located in south Cornwall just two miles south of Mevagissey, is a charming village known for its picturesque landscapes. The area features a youth hostel housed in a converted farmhouse, making it an attractive spot for visitors and potential developments in the local hospitality sector.
District: St Goran
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 041F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boswinger.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boswinger.
- 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 Boswinger based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Boswinger.
- - Street Record Gorran St Austell Cornwall
Proposed work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Youth Hostels Association Boswinger St Austell Cornwall PL26 6LL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use for the garden building as additional staff accommodation plus extra accommodation for guests of the Youth Hostel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Boswinger in Cornwall
Boswinger, located in south Cornwall just two miles south of Mevagissey, is a charming village known for its picturesque landscapes. The area features a youth hostel housed in a converted farmhouse, making it an attractive spot for visitors and potential developments in the local hospitality sector. It sits within the St Goran district.
Property prices in Boswinger show an average sale price of £296,524, 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 Boswinger a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boswinger includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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, Boswinger 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 Boswinger
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Boswinger. Of these, 67% 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 Boswinger.
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 Boswinger were amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
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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.