Calstock, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Calstock, Cornwall.
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About Calstock
Calstock is a civil parish and sizable village located in south-east Cornwall, England, near the Devon border. Nestled along the picturesque River Tamar, it lies approximately 6 miles south-west of Tavistock and 10 miles north of Plymouth, making it a charming area for potential development and planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Calstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Calstock.
- 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 Calstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Calstock.
- - Lavinia House Providence Place Calstock Cornwall PL18 9RW
Listed Building Consent for the construction and reinstatement of an internal stud wall. Replacement of ceilings in upstairs bedrooms. Roof slates removed and the originals put back on in order to rep
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Churston House (incoporating Former Grenfell Lodge) Higher Kelly Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QY
Garden room extension with various alterations to provide new and upgrade existing balconies, and the installation of replacement windows and glazed doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Cotehele Villas Higher Kelly Calstock Cornwall PL18 9RD
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) Oak tree - Height/crown to be reduced by two to three metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Old Chocolate Box Fore Street Calstock Cornwall PL18 9RN
Replacement of existing front door and replacement glazing to first floor sash window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Commercial Road Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QT
Proposed certificate of lawfulness for installation of internal wall insulation, electric storage heaters and solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Calstock Quay Railway Bridge Lower Kelly Calstock Cornwall
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) consultation - MLA/2024/00404, Replacement pontoon for Calstock ferry service, River Tamar
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Pentamar The Adits Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QS
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Leyland Cypress - Tree to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Riverside Car Park Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QA
Works to trees in a conservation area: To pollard Goat Willow tree to a height of 1.6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Calstock in Cornwall
Calstock is a civil parish and sizable village located in south-east Cornwall, England, near the Devon border. Nestled along the picturesque River Tamar, it lies approximately 6 miles south-west of Tavistock and 10 miles north of Plymouth, making it a charming area for potential development and planning opportunities.
Property prices in Calstock show an average sale price of £371,870, 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 Calstock a particularly low-crime area.
Calstock has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bere Alston, Calstock, Tavistock and Bere Alston Railway Line. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Calstock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. 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, Calstock 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 Calstock
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Calstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Calstock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Calstock were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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.