How long do planning decisions take near Bottoms?

The average planning decision time near Bottoms is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bottoms?

The planning approval rate near Bottoms is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bottoms?

The most common type of planning application near Bottoms is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bottoms?

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Bottoms, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bottoms, Cornwall.

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Planning applications in Bottoms are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bottoms

Bottoms is a quaint hamlet in west Cornwall, situated within the civil parish of St Levan, approximately 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Penzance. The area features St Levan CP School, a community primary school that serves local families, making it a focal point for education in the region. Nearby, the hamlet of Trebehor adds to the charm of this picturesque locale, which may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the St Levan area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £307,312 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
LSOA: Cornwall 065C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bottoms.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bottoms.

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 Bottoms based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bottoms in Cornwall

Property prices in Bottoms show an average sale price of £307,312, 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 Bottoms a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bottoms includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bottoms

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bottoms. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bottoms may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Bottoms slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bottoms were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

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