Search Higher Downs planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Higher Downs · updated daily · Cornwall Council
- Tamarisk Perran Downs Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HLAwaiting decisionException Notice for works to ash trees and fallen trees in stormReceived 5 Nov 2026PA26/01261/PREAPP
- Tamarisk Perran Downs Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HLAwaiting decisionWorks to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Ash - Remove four lower limbs, extending towards neighbouring property. T2 and T3 - 2 x Ash - Fell to ground level.Received 29 Oct 2026PA26/07571
- Maisey Field Christmas Trees Perran Downs Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Cornwall TR20 9HGAwaiting decisionWorks to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Mature Ash - Remove lower limb growing towards neighbouring residence and 30% Crown reduction to entire tree. T2 - Mature Sycamore - Remove four branches.Received 29 Oct 2026PA26/07567
- Barns Adj To Chywyn, Belvedere Lane, St Hilary, TR20 9DJAwaiting decisionDemolition of Existing Previously Approved Barn Conversions, Construction of Dwelling & Associated WorksReceived 15 Oct 2026PA26/07138
- 1 Avalennek The Avenue Churchtown St Hilary Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DQAwaiting decisionSingle storey extensionReceived 25 Sep 2026PA26/06533
Planning in Higher Downs
- Approved
- 66%
- 29 of 31 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Higher Downs in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.
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TR20 201 applications in the last 12 months
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About Higher Downs
Higher Downs is a prominent moorland located within the Morvah parish in west Cornwall, England. This expansive area is characterized by its natural beauty and ecological significance, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Higher Downs a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Higher Downs has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Downs 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Higher Downs, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Higher Downs. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (12), outline applications (9).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).