Gorran Haven, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorran Haven, Cornwall.
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About Gorran Haven
Gorran Haven is a picturesque fishing village located in the civil parish of St Goran on Cornwall's stunning south coast. Situated approximately 2 miles south of Mevagissey, this charming locale is nestled within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), making it an attractive area for planning applications related to coastal development and conservation.
Population: 1,271
District: St Goran
Website: https://www.gorranhaven.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 041E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorran Haven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorran Haven.
- 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 Gorran Haven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Gorran Haven.
- - Wosteweth Wansford Meadows Gorran Haven St Austell Cornwall PL26 6HU
Proposed Extension and Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Highfield Wansford Meadows Gorran Haven St Austell Cornwall PL26 6HU
Internal reconfiguration and single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Blake Cottage Bell Hill Gorran Haven St Austell Cornwall PL26 6HS
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, T1 Monterey Cypress - Crown raise by 2m over the dwelling, 1m over overhead cables and crown raise to 6m all round to achieve an even crown height.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Community Room Bell Hill Gorran Haven Cornwall
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA22/03755 dated 12.05.2022 for minor amendment to the garage only - the garage to be reduced and repositioned to sit within registered land owner
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land North East Of Mariners Rice Lane Gorran Haven Cornwall PL26 6JF
Application for Permission in Principle for one dwelling (minimum 1, maximum 1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Menadarva Portheast Way Gorran Haven St Austell Cornwall PL26 6JA
Renovation and extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - Byways Bell Hill Gorran Haven St Austell Cornwall PL26 6HR
The proposed erection of a raised decking area to the rear elevation of the dwelling, alterations to the rear elevation and the provision of three dormer windows in the rear elevation of the roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Gorran Haven in Cornwall
Gorran Haven is a picturesque fishing village located in the civil parish of St Goran on Cornwall's stunning south coast. Situated approximately 2 miles south of Mevagissey, this charming locale is nestled within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), making it an attractive area for planning applications related to coastal development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,271. It sits within the St Goran district.
Property prices in Gorran Haven show an average sale price of £296,524, 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 Gorran Haven a particularly low-crime area.
Gorran Haven has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gorran Haven. 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 Gorran Haven includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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, Gorran Haven planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.gorranhaven.org.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 Gorran Haven
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Gorran Haven. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Gorran Haven.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gorran Haven were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.
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