Drakewalls, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drakewalls, Cornwall.
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About Drakewalls
Drakewalls is a quaint village located in southeast Cornwall, within the Calstock parish. Nestled between Gunnislake and the towns of Callington and Tavistock, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Elevation: 180.5m
District: Calstock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,158 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drakewalls.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drakewalls.
- 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 Drakewalls based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Drakewalls.
- - Three Oaks Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EL
Change of use from residential care home (Class C2) to dwellinghouse (Class C3) (no external works).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Tryga Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9DN
Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 residential institution children's home
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 Chawleigh Close Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9DY
Installation of external platform lift
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Old Sunday School Albaston Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EL
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 (verification report) in relation to Decision notice PA23/05722 dated 29.09.23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land Adjoining Red Roofs Drakewalls Cornwall PL18 9EG
Proposed revised access to plot 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land Adjoining Red Roofs Drakewalls Cornwall PL18 9EG
Reserved Matters application following Outline approval PA21/12023 dated 7th April 2022 for the construction of up to two dwellings (access, layout, scale, appearance, landscaping)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent 3 Gnaton Terrace Cemetery Road Albaston Cornwall
Planning for a pair of semi-detached dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Cold Harbour Albaston Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9AD
Extension to existing garage and demolition of existing fire damaged outbuilding and erection of replacement building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Stony Lane Drakewalls Cornwall
Application for Hedgerow Removal to create gate access
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Drakewalls in Cornwall
Drakewalls is a quaint village located in southeast Cornwall, within the Calstock parish. Nestled between Gunnislake and the towns of Callington and Tavistock, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Calstock district.
Drakewalls sits at an elevation of 180.5 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Drakewalls show an average sale price of £285,158, 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 Drakewalls a particularly low-crime area.
Drakewalls has one conservation area within its boundaries: Calstock. 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 Drakewalls includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. 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, Drakewalls 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 Drakewalls
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Drakewalls. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Drakewalls.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Drakewalls slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Drakewalls were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Gunnislake planning applications
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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.