Herodsfoot, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Herodsfoot, Cornwall.
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About Herodsfoot
Herodsfoot is a quaint village located in southeast Cornwall, England, approximately four miles southwest of Liskeard and five miles north of Looe. Nestled at the confluence of two tributaries of the West Looe River, it falls within the civil parish of Lanreath, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and local development opportunities.
Elevation: 49.8m
District: Duloe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £246,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Herodsfoot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Herodsfoot.
- 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 Herodsfoot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Herodsfoot.
- - Land West Of Hartswell Farm Herodsfoot Cornwall PL14 4QX
Change of use of a detached outbuilding to form an unrestricted residential (C3) dwelling (revised application following application PA25/04481)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Millpool Head Herodsfoot Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QX
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 4 - Water Pump and 9 - Contaminated Land - Remediation in respect of Decision Notice PA25/04135 dated 28.07.2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Millcombe Farm Herodsfoot Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QX
NGED are required to upgrade the existing low voltage overhead line at Herodsfoot, Cornwall as per the attached plan 5905474S37. As part of the low voltage upgrade works NGED are required to stand one
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land West Of Hartswell Farm Herodsfoot Cornwall PL14 4QX
Change of use of a detached outbuilding to form an unrestricted residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-25
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A brief summary of Herodsfoot in Cornwall
Herodsfoot is a quaint village located in southeast Cornwall, England, approximately four miles southwest of Liskeard and five miles north of Looe. Nestled at the confluence of two tributaries of the West Looe River, it falls within the civil parish of Lanreath, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and local development opportunities. It sits within the Duloe district.
Herodsfoot sits at an elevation of 49.8 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Herodsfoot show an average sale price of £246,360, 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 Herodsfoot a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Herodsfoot includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Herodsfoot 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 Herodsfoot
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Herodsfoot. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Herodsfoot.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Herodsfoot were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.