Higher Boscaswell, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Boscaswell, Cornwall.
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About Higher Boscaswell
Higher Boscaswell is a hamlet located near Pendeen in west Cornwall, England, situated on the B road connecting St Ives to St Just. It falls within the St Just in Penwith division of Cornwall Council, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area.
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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 069A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higher Boscaswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higher Boscaswell.
- 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 Higher Boscaswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Higher Boscaswell.
- - 1 Portherras Terrace Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7TL
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA)G1-5x Sycamores to be Crown Reduced by 4ft.G2-2xhedge Sycamores reduced by approx 2 feet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SE
Works to trees within a conservation area: T1 - Sycamore - In poor condition with a large basal wound - Requires Removal as at immediate risk of failure. T2 - Sycamore - In direct contact with the lis
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land And Building Adj To Vounder Vean Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SH
Conversion, Extension of Granite Barn to Form Self Build Dwelling House, & Associated Works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 9 Church Road Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SF
Erection of single-storey rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Quiddles Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7DN
Replacement of timber windows and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Land Off Jubilee PLace Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SH
Pre application advice for a single storey dwelling, with views to become a residential home and smallholding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - The Heathers Church Farm Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SQ
Proposed extension above existing garage to form annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-21
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SE
Change of use of two annexes to form two holiday lets
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 9 Church Road Pendeen Cornwall TR19 7SF
Formation of access and driveway by removal of roadside front garden wall and relocation of side boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - Land Opposite SE Of 4 And 5 Crescent Place Pendeen Cornwall
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 attached to decision notice PA17/04240
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-11-14
View full details - - 9 Church Road Pendeen TR19 7SF
Removal of existing rear 2 storey concrete block extension and replace with a new rear 2 storey low energy timber extension. Removal of existing porch and replace with new
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-10-12
View full details - - Flintstone Cottage Crescent Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SJ
Submission of details to discharge condition 1 in respect of decision notice PA16/09100
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-02-14
View full details - - 9 Church Road Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SF
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area - Felling of two conifers
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-11-04
View full details - - Flintstone Cottage Crescent Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SJ
Retention and completion of works and extension to form a dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-10-05
View full details - - Land S Of Church Farm Pendeen Cornwall
Proposed housing development (two detached open market and two affordable)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-09-02
View full details - PP - Land SE Of 6 And 7 Crescent Place Pendeen Cornwall
Pre-application advice for conversion and extension of building to form cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-05-26
View full details - - 6 Crescent Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SJ
Replacement two storey extension to the north west elevation and the replacement of the porch to the south east elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-05-06
View full details - - Land SE Of 6 And 7 Crescent Place Pendeen Cornwall
Conversion and extension of building to form cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-04-20
View full details - - Boslowen Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SQ
Non material amendment to PA15/01596 (Proposed rear extension and detached garage) to amend to partial hung slates on top section of each gable end
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-10-07
View full details - - The Farmhouse Church Farm Church Road Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SG
Proposed housing development for two dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-08-26
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A brief summary of Higher Boscaswell in Cornwall
Higher Boscaswell is a hamlet located near Pendeen in west Cornwall, England, situated on the B road connecting St Ives to St Just. It falls within the St Just in Penwith division of Cornwall Council, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area.
Property prices in Higher Boscaswell 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 Higher Boscaswell a particularly low-crime area.
Higher Boscaswell has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bojewyan, Trewellard, Carnyorth, Boscaswell, Pendeen. 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 Higher Boscaswell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI, West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lands End and Cape Bank. 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, Higher Boscaswell 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 Higher Boscaswell
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Higher Boscaswell. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Higher Boscaswell.
The average decision period of 73 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 Higher Boscaswell were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pendeen planning applications
- Higher Bojewyan planning applications
- Lower Boscaswell planning applications
- Carnyorth planning applications
- Trewellard planning applications
- Tregeseal planning applications
- Trevowhan planning applications
- Morvah planning applications
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.