Falmouth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Falmouth, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Falmouth
Falmouth is a vibrant town and civil parish located on the south coast of Cornwall, England, along the picturesque River Fal. Renowned for its deep-water port, Falmouth plays a significant role in maritime activities, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and infrastructure projects.
Population: 24,032 (2021) · Area: 7.8 km²
District: Cornwall
Website: http://www.falmouth.co.uk/
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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 Falmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Falmouth.
- 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 Falmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
78 planning applications found near Falmouth.
- - 4 Florence Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NJ
Listed Building Consent to take down and rebuild the chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - The Old Bakery Minnie Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NN
Proposed alterations to existing openings, external finishes and internal layout and construction of shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 16 Market Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3AF
Advertisement consent for replacement of projecting sign faces only. No change to size, no illumination
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Chicken Point 7 Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PG
Advertisement consent for profile cut acrylic letters mounted on aluminium composite panel, vinyl stickers on aluminium composite panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 105 Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) for use as a 7 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (sui generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Cornish College Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3BU
The removal of the existing 3no. antennas (top height at 15.2m AGL), 3no. ERS units and 2no. cabinets; the installation of 6no. antennas on 3no. 6.3m high support poles (top height at 17.97m AGL), 18n
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Rear Of Marlborough Junior & Infant School Ferndale Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4HU
Exception noitce to remove limb from tpod hilm oak tree due to it falling onto building
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 29 Pengarth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2TY
Application of tree works in a Tree Preservation Order: Removal of Cypress Leyland tree to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Anns Cottage Surf Shop 53 Church Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3DS
Pre application advice for decoration and installation of new signage to shopfront, proposed extract grilles to rear elevation, new condensers to existing plant space to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Cornwall College Falmouth Centre Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QS
Proposal to install an external local exhaust ventilation (LEV) unit to workshop F121 for wood dust
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 4 Berkeley Vale Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PH
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/01444 dated 21.11.2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 62 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DD
Removal of an existing 1.2m tall cement block wall on the western boundary and replacement with a new sawn Cornish granite wall with slate capping with gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - 23 Florence Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3RS
Proposed demolition of a portion of the rear boundary wall and the formation of a parking space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 25 Clifton Crescent Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the Existing Use as House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Florence Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NJ
Proposed infill of rear court yard with single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 3 Florence Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NJ
Listed Building Consent for proposed re-covering of roof, re-covering rear slate hanging, Internal Alterations and proposed infill of rear court yard with single storey extension. Demolishing side wal
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 2 Park Rise Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2DS
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, G1 - to fell a group of 12 cypress trees on the boundary south of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 1 Fairview Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3BH
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 materials in respect of Decision Notice PA25/08130 dated 26.01.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Erisey Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2AP
Two storey and single storey rear extension. New garage roof, solar panels and pergola.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Falmouth Sports Club Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QJ
2no. proposed padel courts with 4no. floodlights per court
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Falmouth in Cornwall
Falmouth is a vibrant town and civil parish located on the south coast of Cornwall, England, along the picturesque River Fal. Renowned for its deep-water port, Falmouth plays a significant role in maritime activities, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and infrastructure projects. The Town has a population of approximately 24,032 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Falmouth covers an area of approximately 7.8 km². 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Falmouth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Flushing, Falmouth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Falmouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swanpool SSSI, Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Falmouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.falmouth.co.uk/. 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 Falmouth
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Falmouth. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Falmouth.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Falmouth were full planning applications (49), tree works (28), amendments (12). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 132 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 98 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Flushing planning applications
- Boslowick planning applications
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- Bissom planning applications
- Budock Water planning applications
- Mongleath planning applications
- Maenporth planning applications
- Trelew planning applications
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.