Highertown (TR1), Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highertown (TR1), Cornwall.
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About Highertown (TR1)
Highertown is a hamlet located in Cornwall, England, situated on the western edge of Bodmin Moor within the parish of Advent. Its rural setting may offer unique opportunities and challenges for planning applications, particularly related to land use and environmental considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 042A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highertown (TR1).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highertown (TR1).
- 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 Highertown (TR1) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Highertown (TR1).
- - Church Lane Truro Cornwall
Exception notice for removal of dead Ash stem
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land At Dudman Farm Truro Cornwall TR1 3QF
Submission of details to discharge Condition 29, post investigation assessment in respect of Decision Notice PA14/04970 dated 02.06.2016
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land At Dudman Farm Truro Cornwall TR1 3QF
Non material amendment to decision notice PA22/05032 dated 07.10.2024 to unit swap plots 273A and 274 and move plot 273A backwards by 0.27m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - All Saints Church Tresawls Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3LF
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 4 - Tree Protection, 5 - Hard Landscaping, 6 - Landscape Planting, 7 - Surface Water Drainage and 9 - Materials in respect of Decision Notice PA22/01659 d
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Hutton Heights Highertown Truro Cornwall
Certificate of lawfulness for Existing use for use of building as 16 x one bedroom flats form the original approved 8 units in relation to Decision Notice C1/C7351187H dated 17.10.1973 (Achieved throu
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Street Record Valley View Drive Truro Cornwall
Proposed to undertake work that is considered to be exempted from planning permission by constituting permitted development in accordance with Part 15, Class B, of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country P
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Hutton Heights Highertown Truro Cornwall
Construction of three-storey side extension and a third-storey front extension including remedial works to the front of the building to provide 8 new flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 32 Penwerris Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3QT
Proposed single storey extension on north elevation, garage reinstated and the installation of solar panels to east and west roof slopes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Land At Dudman Farm Truro Cornwall TR1 3QF
Reserved matters application for approval of access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for 274 dwellings, internal access roads, public open space, landscaping and SUDS features pursuant to ou
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 14 Tresawls Avenue Truro Cornwall TR1 3LA
Retrospective application for complete refurbishment, construction of rear single-story extension and conversion of existing roof including installation of two new rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Land At Dudman Farm Truro
Submission of details to discharge conditions 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 25 and 30 in respect of decision notice PA14/04970 dated 02/06/2016
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Land At Dudman Farm Truro
Application for Non-Material Amendment to PA14/04970 for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for proposed residential development of up to 275 dwellings, namely 1) revised phasing fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Highertown (TR1) in Cornwall
Highertown is a hamlet located in Cornwall, England, situated on the western edge of Bodmin Moor within the parish of Advent. Its rural setting may offer unique opportunities and challenges for planning applications, particularly related to land use and environmental considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highertown (TR1) a particularly low-crime area.
Highertown (TR1) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Truro. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Highertown (TR1) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrine Common & Penwethers SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Carrine Common. 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, Highertown (TR1) 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 Highertown (TR1)
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Highertown (TR1). Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Highertown (TR1).
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highertown (TR1) were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.