Search Falmouth planning applications
51 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Falmouth · updated daily · Cornwall Council
- Sheldon House Nursing Home Sea View Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EFAwaiting decisionApplication for Permission in Principle for the construction of 3 dwellings (minimum of 3, maximum of 3)Received 5 Nov 2026PA26/07677
- 26 Marlborough Avenue Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2RWAwaiting decisionRear extension to provide new kitchen and larger ground floor bedroom.Received 4 Nov 2026PA26/07361
- Sheldon House Nursing Home Sea View Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EFAwaiting decisionApplication for Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 3 dwellings (minimum of 3, maximum of 3)Received 3 Nov 2026PA26/07674
- 6 Clare Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3ESAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion with dormersReceived 29 Oct 2026PA26/07572
- 24 Clifton Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QGAwaiting decisionNon material amendment in relation to decision notice PA25/05386 dated 02.09.2025 to raise proposed ridge height 400mmReceived 28 Oct 2026PA26/07511
Planning in Falmouth
- Approved
- 86%
- 264 of 269 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Falmouth in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.
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Around Falmouth
Postcode districts
TR11 511 applications in the last 12 monthsTR3 297 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Cornwall Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Falmouth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Falmouth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Falmouth has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Falmouth 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.falmouth.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Falmouth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 407 planning applications were submitted near Falmouth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (136), tree works (74), amendments (30). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).