Goonbell, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goonbell, Cornwall.
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About Goonbell
Goonbell is a charming hamlet located near St Agnes in Cornwall, England. Its name, derived from the Cornish words for "far moor," reflects the area's scenic landscape and historical roots, with documented references dating back to 1735 as Goen Bell and later as Goonbell in 1826. This quaint locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its rich heritage and potential for development in a picturesque setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £524,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 040F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goonbell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goonbell.
- 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 Goonbell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Goonbell.
- - Land South Of Shemara Goonbell St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PQ
Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of 1 dwelling (minimum of 1, maximum of 1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 33 Goonbell St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PH
Extension & Alterations to Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Land North West Of The Old Stables Goonbell St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PL
Permission in Principle application for 2 detached residential dwellings (minimum of 2, maximum of 2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Chy Bowyn Goonbell St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PL
Extension to dwellinghouse and alterations to parking layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Park An Fenten St Agnes Cornwall
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order - T1 (Monterey Pine) - to remove, T4 (Monterey Pine) - remove two lowest subsiding limbs and T8 (Monterey Pine) - remove two small failed limbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Plot 2 Psykes Meadow St Agnes
Submission of Technical Matters for a new dwellinghouse on Plot following grant of Permission in Principle for 3 units on wider site(Appeal reference APP/D0840/W/24/3353618).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 8 Park Kres St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0AL
Proposed extension and conversion of garage to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land North Of Ramar Goonown St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0XF
Outline Planning Permission with some reserved matters (apart from access) for construction of up to 60 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Plot 1 Psykes Meadow Cornwall St Agnes
Technical Details Consent for a self build dwellinghouse following grant of Permission in Principle PA24/02313 allowed under Appeal reference APP/D0840/W/24/335361.
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Opposite Goonbell House Goonbell St Agnes Cornwall
Submission of details to discharge conditions 5 (drainage) and 6 (landscaping) in relation to Decision notice PA21/10279 dated 19.12.2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land SW Of Lavender Lodge St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PG
Replacement of a Class Q approved barn conversion with a single dwelling, outbuilding and associated landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Goonbell in Cornwall
Goonbell is a charming hamlet located near St Agnes in Cornwall, England. Its name, derived from the Cornish words for "far moor," reflects the area's scenic landscape and historical roots, with documented references dating back to 1735 as Goen Bell and later as Goonbell in 1826. This quaint locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its rich heritage and potential for development in a picturesque setting.
Property prices in Goonbell show an average sale price of £524,710, 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 Goonbell a particularly low-crime area.
Goonbell has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Agnes. 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 Goonbell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrick Heaths SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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, Goonbell 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 Goonbell
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Goonbell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Goonbell.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Goonbell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Goonbell were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 21 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.