Burras, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burras, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Burras
Burras is a village located in west Cornwall, England, approximately five miles south of Redruth along the B3297 road. As part of the civil parish of St Gluvias, Burras offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its rural charm and proximity to larger towns.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,805 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 055D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burras.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burras.
- 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 Burras based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burras.
- - Land North West Of Boquio Vean Farms Common Wendron Cornwall TR13 0JQ
Submission of details to discharge Condition number 9 (Fal and Helford SAC) in respect of Decision Notice PA22/03800 dated 21/07/22
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Higher Kenap Burras Wendron Helston Cornwall TR13 0JE
Conversion and extension of redundant two storey agricultural barn to form a dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Boquio Farm Farms Common Wendron Falmouth Cornwall TR13 0JH
Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of a redundant barns to form 2 new dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Burras in Cornwall
Burras is a village located in west Cornwall, England, approximately five miles south of Redruth along the B3297 road. As part of the civil parish of St Gluvias, Burras offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its rural charm and proximity to larger towns. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Burras show an average sale price of £250,805, 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 Burras a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burras 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 Burras
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Burras. The average decision time was 131 days.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Burras take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burras were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.