Church Coombe, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Coombe, Cornwall.
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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: £263,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 051A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application 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
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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 £263,950, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Church Coombe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 35 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 (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Carnkie planning applications
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- Redruth planning applications
- Plain-an-Gwarry planning applications
- Pencoys planning applications
- Four Lanes 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.