How long do planning decisions take near Carn Towan?

The average planning decision time near Carn Towan is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carn Towan?

The most common type of planning application near Carn Towan is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carn Towan?

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Carn Towan, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carn Towan, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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

About Carn Towan

Carn Towan is a picturesque coastal hamlet located northeast of Sennen Cove in west Cornwall, England. Situated within the civil parish of Sennen, this charming area offers unique planning opportunities given its scenic coastal landscape and proximity to popular tourist destinations.

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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 Carn Towan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Carn Towan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Carn Towan.

- Clidga Cottage Sunny Corner Lane Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7AX
Installation of 20no. ground mounted photovoltaic panels and a new retaining wall within the garden of the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 6 Mayon Green Crescent Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7BS
Demolition of garage and new single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Island View Sennen Cornwall TR19 7AR
Replacement Rear Extension & Associated Works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-20
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- Whinnie Knowe Sunny Corner Lane Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7AX
Provision of stand alone decking to serve existing mobile home annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-27
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- Former Luggs Bungalow Sunny Corner Lane Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7AX
Submission of details to discharge condition no. 5 in respect of decision notice PA21/03573 dated 04/05/2021.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Carn Towan in Cornwall

Property prices in Carn Towan 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 Carn Towan a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Carn Towan includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI, West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lands End and Cape Bank. 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 Carn Towan

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Carn Towan. The average decision time was 51 days.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Carn Towan were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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