Comfort, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Comfort, Cornwall.
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About Comfort
Constantine is a village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, roughly five miles west-southwest of Falmouth. With a civil parish population of 1,789 and an electoral ward population of 4,709 as of the 2011 census, Constantine is bordered by Mabe, Mawnan, Gweek, Wendron, and the Helford River. This vibrant community is key for those researching planning applications in the area, given its growing population and surrounding natural features.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 062C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Comfort.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Comfort.
- 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 Comfort based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Comfort.
- - Constantine Church Hall Vicarage Terrace Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AN
Conversion of agricultural land to domestic garden and amenity space following conversion of hall under PA24/07737
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage 39 Fore Street Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AA
Pre application advice for the alteration and extension of existing small timber cabin to create short stay accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 67 Fore Street Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AA
Removal of redundant chimney stack to below the ridge line. The removal of the existing old cement fibre tiles, and to reslate using Brazilian Grey Greens.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Comfort in Cornwall
Constantine is a village and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, roughly five miles west-southwest of Falmouth. With a civil parish population of 1,789 and an electoral ward population of 4,709 as of the 2011 census, Constantine is bordered by Mabe, Mawnan, Gweek, Wendron, and the Helford River. This vibrant community is key for those researching planning applications in the area, given its growing population and surrounding natural features.
Property prices in Comfort show an average sale price of £358,925, 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 Comfort a particularly low-crime area.
Comfort has one conservation area within its boundaries: Constantine. 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 Comfort includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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, Comfort 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 Comfort
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Comfort. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Comfort may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Comfort were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% 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.