Church Coombe, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Coombe, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Church Coombe are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Church Coombe
Church Coombe is a hamlet located in the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, just 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Redruth town centre. Nestled within the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, this area offers unique historical significance for planning applications, particularly related to conservation and heritage considerations. It falls under the civil parish of Carn Brea, making it an essential point of reference for any development or planning inquiries in the vicinity.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,755 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 045E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Coombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Coombe.
- 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 Church Coombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Church Coombe.
- - Estefanos Buller Hill Buller Downs Redruth Cornwall TR16 6SS
Two storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Carnkie Cattery Lower Carnkie Carnkie Redruth Cornwall TR16 6SP
Proposed conversion of existing building into dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-01-26
View full details - - Basset Count House Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
Discharge of condition 2 of PA19/01832 'Listed Building Consent for removal of 70s sun room extension and replacement with new balcony, sun room and hung slate cladding to the South West wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Jewels Cottage Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
Retention and extension of existing building for its continued use as an annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-02-20
View full details - - Pencarn Cottage, Land Adj To 1 Pencarn Cottage Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 in respect of decision notice PA18/07269
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-11-13
View full details - - 1 Pencarn Cottage Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
Proposed erection of two storey dwelling and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-08-28
View full details - - Jewels Cottage Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
To extend the existing annex to form a larger living room, guest bedroom and lounge
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-05-22
View full details - - Basset Vean South Carn Brea Carnkie TR16 6RX
Variation of condition number 3 in respect of decision notice PA17/06622
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-01-03
View full details - - Land Adj To 1 Pencarn Cottage Pencarn Cottage Lower Carnkie Carnkie Cornwall TR16 6SP
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved: Erection of a single dwelling; and the retention of land for use as domestic garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-09-15
View full details - - Basset Vean South Carn Brea Carnkie TR16 6RX
Second storey extension with balcony and a detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-07-14
View full details - - Basset Vean South Carn Brea Carnkie TR16 6RX
To form a second storey with balcony and a double garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-03-20
View full details - - Wheal Bassett Lower Carnkie Carnkie TR16 6SP
Discharge conditions 4, 5, 7 and 10 in respect of decision PA16/01405
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-03-03
View full details - - Wheal Bassett Barn Lower Carnkie Carnkie Cornwall TR16 6SP
Submission of details to discharge condition 9 in respect of decision notice PA16/01405
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-12-05
View full details - - Wheal Bassett Lower Carnkie Carnkie Cornwall TR16 6SP
Conversion of barn to include new vehicle access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-07-29
View full details - - Basset Count House Lower Carnkie Redruth TR16 6SP
Demolition of first floor of lean to extension. rebuilding with duo pitch extension. strengthening of flat roof and addition of spiral stairs and ballustrading to create a roof terrace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2013-11-14
View full details - - Basset Count House Lower Carnkie Redruth TR16 6SP
Listed building consent for the demolition of the roof of lean to extension. rebuilding with duo pitch extension. strengthening of flat roof and addition of spiral stairs and ballustrading to create a
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2013-09-16
View full details - - Jewell Cottage Lower Carnkie Redruth TR16 6SP
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of existing use of detached garage building as a self-contained annexe incidental to the enjoyment of Jewell Cottage and construction of a conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-03-15
View full details - - Roxmarleon Church Coombe Redruth Cornwall TR16 6RT
Siting of a mobile home
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2009-08-28
View full details - - Wheal Basset Farm Lower Carnkie Carnkie Redruth Cornwall TR16 6SP
Change of use of dwelling into a unit for holiday accommodation and conversion of existing outbuilding into a dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2008-07-03
View full details - - Wheal Basset Farm Lower Carnkie Redruth Cornwall TR16 6SP
Retention of a stable building, creation of sand school and parking area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2007-07-03
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A brief summary of Church Coombe in Cornwall
Church Coombe is a hamlet located in the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, just 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Redruth town centre. Nestled within the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, this area offers unique historical significance for planning applications, particularly related to conservation and heritage considerations. It falls under the civil parish of Carn Brea, making it an essential point of reference for any development or planning inquiries in the vicinity. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Church Coombe show an average sale price of £295,755, 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 Church Coombe a particularly low-crime area.
Church Coombe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redruth, Carn Brea, Plain-an-Gwarry. 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 Church Coombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, Church Coombe 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 Church Coombe
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Church Coombe. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Church Coombe.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Church Coombe were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.