How long do planning decisions take near Durgan?

The average planning decision time near Durgan is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Durgan?

The most common type of planning application near Durgan is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Durgan?

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Durgan, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Durgan, Cornwall.

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Planning applications in Durgan are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Durgan

Durgan is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Mawnan, south Cornwall, alongside the Helford River, approximately four miles from Falmouth. With a small permanent population of just nine residents, Durgan primarily features fifteen residential properties, many of which serve as second homes or holiday lets, including seven owned by the National Trust. The hamlet is known for its picturesque beach, attracting boaters, swimmers, and holidaymakers, while access is restricted to vehicles belonging to residents or visitors staying in holiday accommodations due to narrow roads and limited parking.

District: Mawnan

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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 062B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Durgan.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Durgan.

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 Durgan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Durgan in Cornwall

Property prices in Durgan 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 Durgan a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Durgan includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Meneage Coastal Section SSSI, Rosemullion 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; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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 Durgan

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Durgan. The average decision time was 51 days.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Durgan were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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