Comford, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Comford, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Comford are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Comford
Comford is a small settlement located in Cornwall, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Redruth along the A393 road. Its proximity to Gwennap makes it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications within this part of Cornwall.
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 045A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Comford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Comford.
- 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 Comford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
88 planning applications found near Comford.
- - Land Opposite Carn View Gwennap Cornwall TR16 6BD
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA22/11067 dated 31.05.2024 to allow Changes to external materials on plots 1,2,5 to 10. Changes to boundary types
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 16 in respect of Decision Notice PA20/08877 dated 19/04/21
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6BD
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - pruning works to T1 Sycamore and to coppice a multi stemmed Ash tree suffering from ADB disease
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 16 in respect of application PA20/08877
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-06
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6BD
Works to trees in a Conservation Area (CA): T1 and T2 (Copper Beech and Goat Willow): Remove. T3 (Sycamore): Remove and crown raise multiple trees (mainly sycamores)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6BD
Exception notice to remove dead Sycamore
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-12
View full details - - Land East Of Carn View Gwennap Cornwall TR16 6BD
Proposed Affordable Housing for ten dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - Trevarth House Lane From District Boundary To Trevarth Farm Gwennap Cornwall TR16 6BW
Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of access to the property via a second existing entrance to the south east
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Road From Gwarras To Burncoose Cottages Gwennap Cornwall TR16 6BD
Works to trees in a conservation area (CA), works include the removal of a large Sycamore tree growing adjacent to the main driveway which has extensive dieback in the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-06-09
View full details - - Trevarth House Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6BW
The planned work comprises of rebuilding and partly extending a subsidence-damaged lean-to extension to a barn to accommodate two cars. Re-roofing of the new extension of the barn and installation of
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-02-19
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
EIA screening opinion request relating to planning application PA20/08877 for proposed erection of warehouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-01-26
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Lanner Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Proposed erection of warehouse in lieu of 10no. business units (PA16/02346)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-01-04
View full details - - Penventon Mill A393 Between The District Boundary And Penventon House Gwennap TR16 6AS
Amendments to Finished Floor Levels to Previously Approved Garage (PA18/01160)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Submission of details to discharge condition 7 in respect of Decision Notice PA16/02346 allowed on Appeal APP/D0840/W/17/3166667 dated 14th July 2017
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-05-29
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Removal of condition 2 of C1/PA12/1712/09/B (Enclosure of external seating area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-11-14
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Removal of condition 6 of C1/PA12/0434/07/B (Retention of tea room, office and store with associated parking)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-11-14
View full details - - Penventon Nursery Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Removal of condition 3 in respect of application C1/PA12/0526/05/B (PROPOSED STORE FOR MULCH PALLETS, BAGGED GOODS ETC)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-11-14
View full details - - Penventon Mill Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Construction of Stone Wall to Form Boundary Wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-04-08
View full details - - Penventon Mill Gwennap Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AS
Widening access, creation of additional parking and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-09-20
View full details - - Penventon Mill A393 Between The District Boundary And Penventon House Gwennap TR16 6AS
Construction of Double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-02-02
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A brief summary of Comford in Cornwall
Comford is a small settlement located in Cornwall, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Redruth along the A393 road. Its proximity to Gwennap makes it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications within this part of Cornwall. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Comford 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 Comford a particularly low-crime area.
Comford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gwennap. 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 Comford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Comford 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 Comford
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Comford. Of these, 33% 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 Comford.
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 Comford were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 18% 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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