Gulval, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gulval, Cornwall.
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About Gulval
Gulval, located in the civil parish of Penzance, Cornwall, is a charming village that has evolved into a suburb of Penzance since its incorporation into the parishes of Ludgvan, Madron, and Penzance in 1934. Despite this change, Gulval retains its ecclesiastical parish status, with its village church dating back to the 12th century. Alongside Heamoor, it remains an electoral ward, with a population of 4,185 recorded in the 2011 census, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications in the region.
District: Penzance
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,312 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 070D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gulval.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gulval.
- 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 Gulval based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Gulval.
- - The Former Ponsandane Sidings, Eastern Green, Penzance
Submission of details to discharge Condition 6 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/01303 dated 20.06.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Former Penwithian Wholesalers Jelbert Way Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AS
Prior notification of proposed demolition of single storey former wholesale/industrial building with ancillary office, storage and welfare accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land South Of Ponsandane Campsite Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3LW
Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators for installation of a lattice tower with 6no. antenna apertures, 4no. 600mm transmission dishes and 4no. equipmen
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Network Rail Storage And Premises Ponsandane Sidings Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AS
Submission of details to discharge Condition BNG in respect of Decision Notice PA25/01303 dated 20.06.2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Sainsbury's Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3FA
Construction of a new retail concession pod and associated signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Sainsbury's Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3FA
Advertisement consent for 3no. fascia signs and 10no. wall signs on the front and the sides of the proposed retail concession pod
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - STREET RECORD Gulval Cornwall
Proposed to undertake the following work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land North Of Foxes Field Gulval Penzance TR18 3RJ
Submission of details to Discharge Condition 8 parts D and E in respect of Decision Notice PA21/10825 dated 23rd November 2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 5 Vellanhoggan Mews Gulval Penzance Cornwall TR18 3DN
Proposed loft conversion with rooflights, solar panels on the south roof slope and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Car Park South Of Outlet Barn Branwell Lane Penzance Cornwall TR18 3DH
Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for the construction of nine dwellings namely 'access' and 'layout' only.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Gulval in Cornwall
Gulval, located in the civil parish of Penzance, Cornwall, is a charming village that has evolved into a suburb of Penzance since its incorporation into the parishes of Ludgvan, Madron, and Penzance in 1934. Despite this change, Gulval retains its ecclesiastical parish status, with its village church dating back to the 12th century. Alongside Heamoor, it remains an electoral ward, with a population of 4,185 recorded in the 2011 census, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications in the region. It sits within the Penzance district.
Property prices in Gulval show an average sale price of £307,312, 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 Gulval a particularly low-crime area.
Gulval has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gulval, Penzance. 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 Gulval includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Gulval 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 Gulval
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Gulval. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Gulval.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gulval were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 22% 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.