Chilsworthy, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilsworthy, Cornwall.
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About Chilsworthy
Chilsworthy comprises two villages in southwest England, each with its own distinct characteristics. The Cornish village, located in the civil parish of Calstock near Gunnislake, offers scenic views along the River Tamar. Meanwhile, the Devon village, situated about 3 km northwest of Holsworthy, features a notable late-19th century Methodist chapel, adding to its historical charm. Both locations may present unique opportunities for planning applications within their respective parishes.
District: Calstock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,158 (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 Chilsworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilsworthy.
- 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 Chilsworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Chilsworthy.
- - Bytheway Chilsworthy Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9PB
Extension, side office addition, lower-ground accommodation and associated alterations to an existing detached bungalow, including retrofit works to create light-filled living spaces and a lower-groun
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Chilsworthy in Cornwall
Chilsworthy comprises two villages in southwest England, each with its own distinct characteristics. The Cornish village, located in the civil parish of Calstock near Gunnislake, offers scenic views along the River Tamar. Meanwhile, the Devon village, situated about 3 km northwest of Holsworthy, features a notable late-19th century Methodist chapel, adding to its historical charm. Both locations may present unique opportunities for planning applications within their respective parishes. It sits within the Calstock district.
Property prices in Chilsworthy show an average sale price of £285,158, 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 Chilsworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chilsworthy includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hingston Down Quarry & Consols SSSI, Sylvia's Meadow SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley. 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, Chilsworthy 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 Chilsworthy
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Chilsworthy. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Chilsworthy.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chilsworthy were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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.