Falmouth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Falmouth, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
Planning applications in Falmouth are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £406,334 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 066D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
305 planning applications found near Falmouth.
- PA26/04630 - 3 Florence Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NJ
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 2 x Bay trees and 1 Yew tree - Remove and grind out stumps to prevent re-growth.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 3 Florence Place Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3NJ
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 2 x Bay trees and 1 Yew tree - Remove and grind out stumps to prevent re-growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 1 Rosehill Place 66 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DD
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Holm Oak - Reduction and rebalance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - PA26/04535 - 1 Rosehill Place 66 Melvill Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4DD
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Holm Oak - Reduction and rebalance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 23 Pengarth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2TY
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - White Poplar - Remove 1 snapped/broken branch still partially attached to tree and hanging over garden. Reduce over extended lateral bra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - PA26/04428 - 23 Pengarth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2TY
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - White Poplar - Remove 1 snapped/broken branch still partially attached to tree and hanging over garden. Reduce over extended lateral bra
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Upper Flat 11 Florence Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3RR
Listed Building Consent to reinstate wood panels on Verandah to match others on Florence Terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 2 Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PN
Listed Building Consent for proposed installation of 2 vertical glazing bars to existing curved windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 2 Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PN
Proposed installation of 2 vertical glazing bars to existing curved windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - PA26/04052 - 26 Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4RF
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - T1 Red Sycamore. Remove lowest, south-westerly extending branch; reduce crown overall by 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 26 Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4RF
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - T1 Red Sycamore. Remove lowest, south-westerly extending branch; reduce crown overall by 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - PA26/03949 - University College Falmouth Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4RH
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T639 - Holm Oak - Targeted crown reduction to reduce lever arm of lateral limbs on nw/w of the tree, proposed reduction of 3m. A reduction of 2m of the
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-09 - - University College Falmouth Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4RH
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T639 - Holm Oak - Targeted crown reduction to reduce lever arm of lateral limbs on nw/w of the tree, proposed reduction of 3m. A reduction of 2m of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 47 Church Street Falmouth TR11 3EA
Replacement of Roof Coverings and Rebuilding Chimneys
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 60 Pengarth Rise Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2RR
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, T1 Leylandii (Cupressus leylandii), felling to ground level, including stump removal to prevent regrowth and eliminate ongoing root-related damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 47 Church Street Falmouth TR11 3EA
Listed Building Consent Replacement of Roof Coverings and Rebuilding Chimneys
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - PA26/03912 - 60 Pengarth Rise Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2RR
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, T1 Leylandii (Cupressus leylandii), felling to ground level, including stump removal to prevent regrowth and eliminate ongoing root-related damage
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 41C Killigrew Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3PW
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, T1 - Sycamore - Coppice - Retain stump for natural regeneration
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-06
View full details - - 52 Trevethan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2AT
Convert loft space into bedroom/ office/ habitable room with new stair access. Additional roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - PA26/03889 - 52 Trevethan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2AT
Convert loft space into bedroom/ office/ habitable room with new stair access. Additional roof lights
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
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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 £406,334, 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, 424 planning applications were submitted near Falmouth. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 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 Falmouth were full planning applications (166), tree works (94), amendments (38). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 412 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 93 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 43 applications
- Awaiting decision: 280 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Flushing planning applications
- Boslowick planning applications
- Budock Water planning applications
- Mongleath planning applications
- Tregew planning applications
- Bissom planning applications
- St Gluvias planning applications
- Penryn 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.