Fowey, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fowey, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Fowey
Fowey is a historic port town and civil parish located at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England. With origins dating back to before the Norman invasion and a church established as early as the 7th century, Fowey has developed into a significant trading hub, thanks to its natural harbour. The town's economy was further bolstered by the Lostwithiel and Fowey Railway, which facilitated the export of China clay. As of the 2021 census, Fowey had a parish population of 2,244 and a built-up area population of 2,069, making it a vital community for planning and development activities in the region.
Population: 2,244 (2021)
District: Fowey
Website: http://www.fowey.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £544,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fowey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fowey.
- 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 Fowey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Fowey.
- - 17 North Street Fowey Cornwall PL23 1DB
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017 BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Fowey Hotel Esplanade Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HX
Installation of 1 No. pedestal mounted EV charging point with two outlets for the simultaneous charging of 2 vehicles and associated pole mounted sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - The Paddocks Rawlings Lane Fowey Cornwall PL23 1DT
Proposed Garage with Storage and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Albert Quay House Albert Quay Fowey Cornwall
Listed Building Consent to change the existing signage on the shop. The new signs are to be the same size, shape and location as the current signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 12 Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Proposed ground floor extension and additional floor to provide additional living space for multi generation family living with removal of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of decision notice PA25/05187 dat
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Works to Tree(s) subject to a preservation order (TPO) 3 x Pinus radiata (T25,26,27), fell and replant .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T15 - Monterey pine - Fell and replant with amenity tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Drakenhuis Rawlings Lane Fowey Cornwall PL23 1DT
Remodelling of roof, extension to infill front porch, first floor conservatory and terrace, new and replacement windows and doors and alterations to elevation finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hotel Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Exception notice for works to trees, Tree 1 to remove limb that has a tear and Tree 2 to remove hanging branch
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Exception notice for works to monterey trees T26 and T33
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include two sycamore trees forming group 3 (G3), crown raise to stop them from damaging to structure underneath.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 58 West Street Polruan Fowey Cornwall PL23 1PL
Retrospective Consent for re-roofing work and rebuilding of existing chimney.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Works to trees under a Tree Preservation Order, namely 1) Monterey pine (1) - fell to ground level, due to unsustainable damage to roots, Fowey Hall site 2)Monterey pine (2) - fell to ground level, du
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Exception notice for works to multiple monterey pine trees to remove hanging branches
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Exception Notice for works to Monterey Pine trees 2, 3, 4, 11, 13, 26, 27, 37, all dead wood/ limb removal (semi-mature, mature, over mature)
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Fowey Hall Hotel Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Exception notice for two monterey Pines fallen in the storm
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 8 Saffron Close Fowey Cornwall PL23 1EU
Demolition of attached Conservatory and Garage. Extension and alterations to existing detached single dwelling bungalow.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Haven 61 Esplanade Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HZ
Listed Building consent to build a swimming pool, replace the existing conservatory, addition of dormer windows, opening up of the basement level to create usable spaces and landscaping of the garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - The Haven 61 Esplanade Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HZ
Provision of a swimming pool, replacement the existing conservatory, addition of dormer windows, opening up of the basement level to create usable spaces and landscaping of the garden area with variat
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 10 Hanson Drive Fowey Cornwall PL23 1ET
Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including increase in roof height.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-16
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A brief summary of Fowey in Cornwall
Fowey is a historic port town and civil parish located at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England. With origins dating back to before the Norman invasion and a church established as early as the 7th century, Fowey has developed into a significant trading hub, thanks to its natural harbour. The town's economy was further bolstered by the Lostwithiel and Fowey Railway, which facilitated the export of China clay. As of the 2021 census, Fowey had a parish population of 2,244 and a built-up area population of 2,069, making it a vital community for planning and development activities in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 2,244 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fowey district.
Property prices in Fowey show an average sale price of £544,597, 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 Fowey a particularly low-crime area.
Fowey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polruan, Bodinnick, Fowey. 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 Fowey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Polruan to Polperro SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Polruan to Polperro. 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, Fowey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fowey.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 Fowey
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Fowey. Of these, 30% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Fowey.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fowey were full planning applications (15), tree works (6), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Polruan planning applications
- Readymoney planning applications
- Bodinnick planning applications
- Whitecross planning applications
- Mixtow planning applications
- Golant planning applications
- Pont planning applications
- Torfrey planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.