East Looe, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Looe, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in East Looe are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Looe
East Looe is a picturesque coastal town and civil parish located in south-east Cornwall, England, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. With a population of 5,311 as of the 2021 census, East Looe is an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of coastal charm and community amenities.
Elevation: 28.4m
District: Looe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,062 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 037A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Looe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Looe.
- 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 East Looe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near East Looe.
- PA26/04539 - Rostallan West Looe Hill West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2HQ
Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing man made roof tiles, and re-roofing with natural slate, including installation of roof felt
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-30 - PA26/04476 - Inlieu The Quay West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2BU
Proposed re-roofing and new doors and windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 4 Higher Beech Terrace West Road West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2AX
Proposal to replace dormer window with a slim-profile aluminium window with slight increase in height. Removal of existing cement render to reveal original stone and brickwork. Installation of a secon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Ship Inn Fore Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1AD
Creation of a new outside seating and bar area above the existing flat roof store areas, including perimeter fencing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - PA26/03943 - 2 Sunnyside West Road West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2EE
Re-roof front elevation replacing old/damaged tiles with spanish slate and carry out associated repair works. Re-flaunch/re-point chimney stack using existing pots. Replace front door with sealed comp
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Alexandra Cottage West Looe Hill West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2EZ
Listed building consent for proposed replacement of 2 no. windows on north elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Public Conveniences The Promenade Church End East Looe Cornwall PL13 1BX
Proposed roof covering replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Accommodation At Leeward The Quay East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1AL
Installation of one additional window at second floor (top) level on the front (South West-facing) elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Lisandra House Fore Street East Looe Cornwall PL13 1AD
Replacement first and second floor windows to east and west elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Barvyen Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BQ
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Sycamore - Remove. T2 - Goat Willow - Remove. T3 - Sycamore - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - PA26/03159 - Barvyen Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BQ
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Sycamore - Remove. T2 - Goat Willow - Remove. T3 - Sycamore - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Gwyngala Dawes Lane North View East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JE
To create a new entrance into the main part of the property. Swap a window with a front door with steps leading up to it.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Ju Jus Higher Market Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BS
Proposed rear dormer and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Cornwall County Fire Brigade Looe Fire Station Church Street West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2EX
Proposed single storey extension for showers, WCs and changing rooms plus an extension to the appliance bay
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Trebarwith Chapel Ground West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2BJ
Construction of single storey glazed extension to northern elevation at Trebarwith, Chapel Grounds, West Looe, PL13 2BJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Carn Brea Shutta Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1HW
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 2 x Sycamore (A and B). Reduction in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Rose Cottage West Looe Hill West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2HP
Re-roofing of Rose Cottage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - St Marys Higher Chapel Street East Looe Cornwall PL13 1AU
Submission of details to discharge condition(s) 3 - Window detail ,4- Lime mortor, and 5- Stained glass window in relation to Decision notice PA25/01270 dated 02/05/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Former Amusement Arcade Quay Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1AL
Alterations, replacement windows, formation of the recessed balcony on first floor level. Change of use to first floor and part of ground floor to form 2 bedroom flat on 1st floor level with ground fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - South Point Bay View Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JW
Pre application advice for Proposed first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of East Looe in Cornwall
East Looe is a picturesque coastal town and civil parish located in south-east Cornwall, England, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. With a population of 5,311 as of the 2021 census, East Looe is an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of coastal charm and community amenities. It sits within the Looe district.
East Looe sits at an elevation of 28.4 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 East Looe show an average sale price of £330,062, 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 East Looe a particularly low-crime area.
East Looe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Looe. 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 East Looe includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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, East Looe 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 East Looe
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near East Looe. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 East Looe.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Looe were full planning applications (31), tree works (11), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 54% 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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