Chacewater, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chacewater, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Chacewater
Chacewater is a village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 3 miles east of Redruth. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Carnhot, Cox Hill, and Scorrier, and had a population of 3,870 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area is notable for its community and infrastructure, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,654 (2021)
District: Cornwall
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Chacewater.
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: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 056C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chacewater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chacewater.
- 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 Chacewater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Chacewater.
- - 25 Boscawen Road Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8JS
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) Ash. Prune away from both Nos. 25 and 26 by 3m to suitable growth points and remove major deadwood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 12 Kerley Vale Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8JN
Proposed Single Storey Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Kerley Paddock Kerley Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8JY
To add a third 11kv overhead wire to an existing line and erect one wooden pole to create a H pole to support a larger pole mounted transformer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Baddon Cottage Jakes Lane Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8UF
Works to trees within a conservation area - works to Sycamore and reduction of height of Sycamore trees by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Chacewater in Cornwall
Chacewater is a village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 3 miles east of Redruth. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Carnhot, Cox Hill, and Scorrier, and had a population of 3,870 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area is notable for its community and infrastructure, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,654 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Chacewater 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 Chacewater a particularly low-crime area.
Chacewater has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chacewater. 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 Chacewater includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrick Heaths SSSI, West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI. 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, Chacewater 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 Chacewater
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Chacewater. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chacewater may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chacewater were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Saveock planning applications
- Jolly's Bottom planning applications
- Kerley Downs planning applications
- Salem planning applications
- Wheal Busy planning applications
- Green Bottom planning applications
- Todpool planning applications
- Cox Hill planning applications
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.