Goon Gumpas, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goon Gumpas, Cornwall.
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About Goon Gumpas
Goon Gumpas is a hill and small settlement located in west Cornwall, England, approximately two miles east of Redruth. Situated in a historic mining area within the civil parish of Gwennap, it lies near the former Wheal Maid mining sett. The area is also culturally notable, as it inspired a track by the renowned Cornwall native, Aphex Twin, in his Richard D. James Album. Researchers interested in planning applications will find Goon Gumpas's rich mining heritage and local developments of particular relevance.
District: Cornwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 049C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goon Gumpas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goon Gumpas.
- 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 Goon Gumpas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Goon Gumpas.
- - Purple Haze Lower Goongumpas Lane Goongumpas St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5JL
Submission of details in order to discharge condition 10 (SAC) of decision notice PA22/07761 dated 26.10.2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-07
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A brief summary of Goon Gumpas in Cornwall
Goon Gumpas is a hill and small settlement located in west Cornwall, England, approximately two miles east of Redruth. Situated in a historic mining area within the civil parish of Gwennap, it lies near the former Wheal Maid mining sett. The area is also culturally notable, as it inspired a track by the renowned Cornwall native, Aphex Twin, in his Richard D. James Album. Researchers interested in planning applications will find Goon Gumpas's rich mining heritage and local developments of particular relevance. It sits within the Cornwall district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Goon Gumpas a particularly low-crime area.
Goon Gumpas has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chacewater. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Goon Gumpas includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Goon Gumpas
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Goon Gumpas. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Goon Gumpas may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Goon Gumpas slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Goon Gumpas were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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