Carnon Downs, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carnon Downs, Cornwall.
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About Carnon Downs
Carnon Downs is a village located in Cornwall, England, approximately three miles southwest of Truro along the A39 road connecting Truro to Falmouth. This strategic position makes it a relevant area for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and local amenities.
Population: 1,363
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 047C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carnon Downs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carnon Downs.
- 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 Carnon Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Carnon Downs.
- - 2 Park An Gwarry Carnon Downs Truro Cornwall TR3 6XB
Proposed extension and alterations (resubmission of previously approved PA22/06534) with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA25/06374 dated 07.10.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land To The East Of Garden Centre Quenchwell Road Carnon Downs Cornwall
Widening two existing gateways opposite Carnon Downs Garden Centre - previously carried out without consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land Off Valley Lane, Carnon Downs
Submission of details to discharge conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 in relation to Decision Notice PA24/07407
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Homeleigh Garden Centre Carnon Downs Garden Centre Quenchwell Road Carnon Downs Truro Cornwall TR3 6LN
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA23/01638 dated 06.07.2023 to allow change to approved roof from hip end to gable ends on east and west elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 14 Smithy Lane Carnon Downs Truro Cornwall TR3 6HW
Proposed extension and conversion of garage to provide additional bedroom, dressing room, shower room and living room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent 3 Halwyn Close Halwyn Close Carnon Downs Cornwall
Pre application advice for construction of a single 2 or 1.5 storey dwelling on the site. Maximum of 2 bedrooms, probably 1 due to size of the site.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Old Workshop Land South Of Edgefield Old Carnon Hill Truro Carnon Downs TR3 6LE
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA21/11529 dated 21.10.2024 to allow building footprint proposed move of 1m east (was - west wall sitting on west boundary, now 0.9m off west boun
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Carnon Downs Garden Centre Quenchwell Road Carnon Downs Cornwall TR3 6LN
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of new building to form extension to cafe area to provide new kitchen and associated facilities, together with the formation of an outside eating area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Praise Forth Coth Carnon Downs Truro Cornwall TR3 6HH
Pre-application advice for a single storey side extension to exisiting dental practice to create 1no additional surgery.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Carnon Downs in Cornwall
Carnon Downs is a village located in Cornwall, England, approximately three miles southwest of Truro along the A39 road connecting Truro to Falmouth. This strategic position makes it a relevant area for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,363. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Carnon Downs show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Carnon Downs a particularly low-crime area.
Carnon Downs has one conservation area within its boundaries: Devoran. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Carnon Downs 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carnon Downs 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 Carnon Downs
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Carnon Downs. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Carnon Downs.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carnon Downs were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), amendments (3).
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