Flexbury, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flexbury, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Flexbury
Flexbury is a village situated approximately 0.8 miles from Bude, within the civil parish of Bude-Stratton in north Cornwall. Once described as a hamlet in 1887, it has since developed into a residential area, particularly along the scenic Crooklets beach. As of 2018, Flexbury had an estimated population of 2,290, making it a growing community relevant for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flexbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flexbury.
- 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 Flexbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Flexbury.
- - Kerenza Hotel Flexbury Avenue Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8RE
Change of use from hotel room block to 8 residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Anchorage 2A Ocean View Road Bude Cornwall EX23 8NW
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended)- Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 2 Flexbury Hall Poughill Road Poughill Bude Cornwall EX23 8NX
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - G1 - 8 x Sycamores - To Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At The Mission Hall Hollabury Road Poughill Bude Cornwall EX23 8JA
Application for Permission in Principle for demolition of the existing mission hall and construction of up to 2no dwellings (minimum 0, maximum 2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 17 Acland Close Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8SG
Rear garden room with decking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land East Of Tregenna House Flexbury Park Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8HT
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of one detached two storey dwelling (minimum 1, maximum 1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Street Record Hollabury Road Poughill Bude Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended)- Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Street Record Woodfield Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended), Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 21 Flexbury Park Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8HR
Extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 24 Trevella Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8NA
Pre-application advice for a single storey wraparound extension to include a new garage and two ensuite bathrooms and internal alterations to the layout of the bungalow.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 34 Seawell Road Poughill Bude Cornwall EX23 8PD
Replace existing conservatory with Solid Panel Roof Extension to the Front of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 6 Creathorne Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8NT
Proposed garage, single storey extension and alteration to existing dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Beulah Poughill Road Bude EX23 8PA
Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for residential development comprising up to 30no. dwellings (including affordable housing) and open
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 35 Hallett Way Poughill Bude Cornwall EX23 8PG
Conversion and extension to former garage to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 1 Victoria Road Flexbury Bude Cornwall EX23 8RJ
Conversion of and extensions to existing dwelling to form two self-contained units (including part-demolition and re-construction)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-05
View full details - - Pendene Poughill Road Poughill Bude Cornwall EX23 8NZ
Loft Conversion to form 2 bedrooms and bathroom, formation of gable ends to existing hip roof, insertion of Velux Rooflight and installation of 18 no. solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Flexbury in Cornwall
Flexbury is a village situated approximately 0.8 miles from Bude, within the civil parish of Bude-Stratton in north Cornwall. Once described as a hamlet in 1887, it has since developed into a residential area, particularly along the scenic Crooklets beach. As of 2018, Flexbury had an estimated population of 2,290, making it a growing community relevant for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Flexbury show an average sale price of £356,470, 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 Flexbury a particularly low-crime area.
Flexbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bude, Poughill. 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 Flexbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bude Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. 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, Flexbury 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 Flexbury
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Flexbury. Of these, 18% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Flexbury.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Flexbury were full planning applications (23), outline applications (7), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Northcott planning applications
- Bude planning applications
- Maer planning applications
- Poughill planning applications
- Stratton planning applications
- Lynstone planning applications
- Thorne planning applications
- Bush 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.