Gweek, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gweek, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Gweek are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £285,933 (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 2026-05.
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
234 planning applications found near Gweek.
- - Avalon Bonallack Lane Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UJ
Extension and alteration works to existing Bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - PA26/03996 - Avalon Bonallack Lane Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UJ
Extension and alteration works to existing Bungalow
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Land West Of Trevone House Kiln Meadows Gweek Cornwall TR12 6TR
Construction of 3 detached dwellings with integral garages, parking and amenity areas with variation of Condition 2 of Decision Notice PA22/11429 dated 23.05.2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Land Rear Of Chy An Gwel Bonallack Lane Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UJ
Pre-application advice for the erection of an open market 3 (No.) bedroom bungalow with office.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Street Record Gweek Quay Gweek Cornwall
Under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017, BARR Engineering Services LTD intends to install electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Alpha Cottage Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6TU
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 3 (Materials) and 4 (Windows) in respect of Decision Notice PA23/06381 dated 10/10/23
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Street Record Gweek Cornwall
Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land At Gweek Wollas Bonallack Lane Gweek Cornwall
Application for Permission in Principle for construction of minimum 8 dwellings, maximum of 9 dwellings and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Merriporth 23A Meneth Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UW
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 and 4 in relation to decision notice PA23/03249 dated 29.06.2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Harvey Water Softeners Ltd Modular Mouldings Limited Lower Quay Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UD
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include: T1 Birch, early mature - Prune lateral branches over hanging boat yard back to the main stem; T2 Holly, Early mature - Prune l
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Springfield Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UA
Alterations and Extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Kosel Treehouses Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UD
Submission of details to discharge Condition 4 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/09692 dated 30.05.24.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Building Opposite The Cabin Lower Quay Gweek Cornwall TR12 6UD
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of the property known as The Cabin as a self-contained, independent residential dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Land East Of Meneth Bonallack Lane Gweek Cornwall TR12 6UJ
Submission of details to discharge condition 4 and 10 in relation to Decision notice PA21/05783 dated 26.07.2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Garden Cottage Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UA
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing of historic cottage, new external lime rendering, repairs and replastering internally
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Caravan, Odyssey Lower Quay Gweek Cornwall TR12 6UD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of land for the stationing of a caravan used as an independent residential unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - Garden Cottage Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UA
Listed building consent for new 2 storey link building and replacement room in the roof extension on footprint of demolished lean-to and detached annexe. Repair and enlargement of existing workshop of
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Garden Cottage Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6UA
New 2 storey link building and replacement room in the roof extension on footprint of demolished lean-to and detached annexe. Repair and enlargement of existing workshop of new car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Kosel Treehouses Old Mill Gweek Helston TR12 6UD
Proposed accommodation at an existing holiday site with provision of two new woodland retreats including additional tree planting
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - Alpha Cottage Gweek Helston Cornwall TR12 6TU
Listed Building Consent for internal repairs and replacements.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-15
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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 £285,933, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gweek 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 Gweek
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Gweek. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Gweek.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gweek were full planning applications (5), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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