Gweek, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gweek, Cornwall.
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About Gweek
Gweek is a charming civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, located about three miles east of Helston. Established in 1986 from part of the parish of Constantine, Gweek's name, derived from the Cornish word for "forest village," reflects its scenic surroundings. The village features essential amenities, including the Black Swan pub and a local shop, and is notably home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, making it a point of interest for both residents and visitors.
Population: 615 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 073B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gweek.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gweek.
- 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 Gweek based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Gweek.
- - 1 The Old Corn Mill Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UD
Landscaping works to rear garden, including resurfacing and Cornish hedge within proximity of a Listed Building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 23 Meneth Gweek Cornwall TR12 6UW
Submission of details to Discharge Condition 8 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/03249 dated 29th June 2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Gweek in Cornwall
Gweek is a charming civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, located about three miles east of Helston. Established in 1986 from part of the parish of Constantine, Gweek's name, derived from the Cornish word for "forest village," reflects its scenic surroundings. The village features essential amenities, including the Black Swan pub and a local shop, and is notably home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, making it a point of interest for both residents and visitors. The settlement has a population of approximately 615 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Gweek show an average sale price of £314,379, 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 Gweek a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gweek includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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 Gweek
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Gweek.
The most common application types near Gweek were outline applications (1).
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