Constantine Bay, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Constantine Bay, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Constantine Bay are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Constantine Bay
Constantine Bay is a charming village located on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, approximately three miles west of Padstow, within the parish of St Merryn. Known for its sandy beach that attracts surfers and features lifeguard patrols during the summer months, the area has a rich history, including the past practice of farmers transporting sand to improve soil quality. This combination of natural beauty and historical significance makes Constantine Bay a notable location for planning applications in the region.
District: St Merryn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £594,623 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Constantine Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Constantine Bay.
- 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 Constantine Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
146 planning applications found near Constantine Bay.
- PA26/03843 - The Peak Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JL
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/09688 dated 14/07/2025 to allow:- Raising of the lower roof ridge to align with the principal roof ridge; Reconfiguration of fenestration acr
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-04 - - The Peak Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JL
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/09688 dated 14/07/2025 to allow:- Raising of the lower roof ridge to align with the principal roof ridge; Reconfiguration of fenestration acr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - PA26/03773 - Constantine Cottage Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JJ
Two storey extension and re-ordering of existing single dwelling. Works to include upgrading of the thermal fabric performance of the existing structure.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Land South And West Of The Peak Plot 3 Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JL
Proposed Construction of a self-build dwelling with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Hildas Trevose Close Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA25/06454 dated 25/11/2025 for minor amendments relating to design co-ordination, buildability and Building Regulations compliance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Land North Of Penmaen Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JD
Proposed Construction of a Self Build dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Land South Of Penmaen Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JD
Proposed Construction of a Self Build Dwellinghouse and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Penmaen Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Proposed alterations and extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Sunny Corner Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Demolition of existing single storey bungalow and annexe and erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Little Clodiagh Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JD
Proposed alterations and extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Apple Tree Wick Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JJ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two new dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 13 Treglos Gardens Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8GJ
New single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Greystones Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JL
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/09412 dated 10.02.2025 for updated consented elevations and energy strategy
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Penmor Beach Road Constantine Padstow PL28 8JJ
Proposed erection of detached self build dwellinghouse with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA25/02035 dated 10.06.2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Wallah Dune Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JJ
Exception Notice for works to mature Monterey Cypress which has fallen into neighbours garden as a result of storm damage
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Lowlands Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JJ
Pre application advice for replacement dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Hildas Trevose Close Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Demolition of the existing private residential bungalow and replace it with a new private self-build residential dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 6 Crescent Rise Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JE
Proposed erection of rear and side single storey extensions and associated alteration and refurbishment works to the existing detached dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Marthas Orchard Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Application for Permission in Principle for erection of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Long Meadows Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Permission in principle for a single dwellinghouse (minimum 1 maximum 1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Constantine Bay in Cornwall
Constantine Bay is a charming village located on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, approximately three miles west of Padstow, within the parish of St Merryn. Known for its sandy beach that attracts surfers and features lifeguard patrols during the summer months, the area has a rich history, including the past practice of farmers transporting sand to improve soil quality. This combination of natural beauty and historical significance makes Constantine Bay a notable location for planning applications in the region. It sits within the St Merryn district.
Property prices in Constantine Bay show an average sale price of £594,623, 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 Constantine Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Constantine Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trevose Head and Constantine Bay SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Constantine Bay
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Constantine Bay. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Constantine Bay.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Constantine Bay were full planning applications (25), outline applications (9), amendments (9). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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