Gloweth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gloweth, Cornwall.
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About Gloweth
Gloweth is a residential estate located on the western outskirts of Truro, Cornwall, just west of Treliske. This suburban area is primarily comprised of housing developments, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Kenwyn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 044E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gloweth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gloweth.
- 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 Gloweth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Gloweth.
- - Truro Lawn Tennis Club Newbridge Lane Truro Cornwall TR3 6BN
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, line of ash trees (approx. 14 trees) to be pollarded, reduced by 4-6m to suitable growth points. One ash tree to be felled.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 20 Chyvelah Vale Gloweth Truro Cornwall TR1 3YL
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include Ash (T1) - Reduce canopy by between 1m and 2m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 10 Kingsley Close Gloweth Truro Cornwall TR1 3XJ
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Oak Tree - Removing one limb and a slight crown raise. T2 - Oak Tree - Remove. T3 - Oak Tree - Reduce size.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 29 Kingsley Close Gloweth Truro Cornwall TR1 3XJ
Works to Tree(s) subject to a preservation order (TPO) T1 - Oak - Reduce lateral spread of crown by approx 1.75m on South East side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Land North East Of Goonvean Farm Newbridge Cornwall TR3 6BN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Land At Kingsley Close Kingsley Close Gloweth Truro Cornwall TR1 3XJ
Exception notice for mature Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak tree to be severed above the damaged portion and arisings removed from site for disposal
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Truro Lawn Tennis Club Newbridge Lane Truro Cornwall TR1 3JS
Works to a tree subject to a Tree Preservation Order for Ash (T1) - remove to ground level due to Ash dieback at HC2 with significant cavity and targets underneath. Replant with 1 x new Ash as close a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Swimming Pool College Road Gloweth Truro Cornwall TR1 3LT
Fitness suite/gym extension for the existing Truro Leisure Centre to cater for a larger number of users.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Gloweth in Cornwall
Gloweth is a residential estate located on the western outskirts of Truro, Cornwall, just west of Treliske. This suburban area is primarily comprised of housing developments, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Kenwyn district.
Property prices in Gloweth show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Gloweth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gloweth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrine Common & Penwethers SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Carrine Common. 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, Gloweth 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 Gloweth
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Gloweth. Of these, 22% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Gloweth.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gloweth were tree works (6), amendments (5), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.