Kenwyn, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kenwyn, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Kenwyn are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kenwyn
Kenwyn, located just north of Truro in Cornwall, is a civil parish that includes extensive rural areas to the west and north-west of the city. Once part of a larger ancient parish, Kenwyn was divided in 1894, with the settlement now serving as a suburb of Truro. The civil parish of Kenwyn, however, excludes the settlement itself, instead encompassing the surrounding countryside and the namesake river that flows through the area. This unique administrative division may be relevant for those researching planning applications or development opportunities in both urban and rural contexts.
Elevation: 69.5m
District: Truro
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Kenwyn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kenwyn.
- 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 Kenwyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Kenwyn.
- - Chy Eglos Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3DR
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Spuce - Remove the large limb growing out towards property. A very light reduction of the very upper crown by approx. 5-10%. T2 - Lime
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Deanery The Avenue Truro Cornwall TR1 1HR
Rebuild retaining walls on either side of garage block driveway. Place solar panels on the flat roof of garage in east west runs back to back to minimise ballast.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 4 Bishops Close Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3RR
Extensions and Other Works to Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 5 Pauls Terrace Truro Cornwall TR1 1HD
Proposed home office/gym and carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Pendrea 43 Carvoza Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1BA
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, T1 Lime - Felling of tree and removal of arisings, replace with Corylus Avellana Red Majestic. T2 Mulberry - reduce crown height by 20%. T3 Hawthorn - height red
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 21A Carvoza Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1BA
Works to tree in Conservation Area (TCA) T1 Ginkgo. Crown reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Woodland Cottage Mitchell Hill Truro Cornwall TR1 1JF
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely: 1) T1 one Holm Oak Tree to be felled.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Daubuz Moors, Treseder Gardens, Truro (down Towards The End Of The Footpath/track And Located In The Middle Section Of Woodland) TR1 1TR
Exception notice for works to willow tree.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 15 Mitchell Hill Terrace Mitchell Hill Truro Cornwall TR1 1HY
Pre application advice for a new single-storey rear extension to replace an existing rear extension and re-configure the rear off-shot to form an open-plan living space, as well as an attic conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Tippetts Cottage Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3DR
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely; 1) T1 Large Spruce, (unsure if this tree is old enough to be covered by the TPO 1974) Tree is considered too large for its current location
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 2 Cathedral View Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3UF
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order - crown reduction of 1.5 - 2 metres, reducing height from approximately 13m to 11.5m and crown spread from 14m to 12m of T1 (Ash tree)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 Belmont Villas The Avenue Truro Cornwall TR1 1HS
The demolition of an existing uPVC conservatory-style rear extension and construction of flat-roofed kitchen extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The White Cottage Moresk Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1BZ
Conversion of Outbuilding to Form Annex Accommodation for Elderly Relative & Associated Works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Truro Courts Of Justice Edward Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2PB
Listed building consent for the installation of new glazed screen and infill to existing barrier around Judge's Bench, Court 4
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Truro Courts Of Justice Edward Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2PB
Pre application advice for Repairs to Grade II* Listed Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 5 Prospect Place Truro Cornwall TR1 1HW
Extension and reconfiguration of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Pen An Vounder Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3DR
Application for tree works within a TPO Area: Tree 1 Ash, dieback in upper crown, reduce this area to prevent failure on to kids play equipment. See ref 2. (Tree may not be covered due to age of TPO).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Bos Eglos Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR1 3DR
Application for tree works within a TPO Area: Tree 1 Maple, poor condition close to property, fell. (Ref 2), Tree 2 Walnut, Significant decay at base, close to property, fell. (Ref 2), Tree 3 Sweet Ch
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 13 Kenwyn Gardens Truro Cornwall TR1 3FY
Works to a Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - Sycamore - Crown lifted to 6m above ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Hillside 16 St Clements Terrace Truro Cornwall TR1 1HN
Crown raise oak 3m from the ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Kenwyn in Cornwall
Kenwyn, located just north of Truro in Cornwall, is a civil parish that includes extensive rural areas to the west and north-west of the city. Once part of a larger ancient parish, Kenwyn was divided in 1894, with the settlement now serving as a suburb of Truro. The civil parish of Kenwyn, however, excludes the settlement itself, instead encompassing the surrounding countryside and the namesake river that flows through the area. This unique administrative division may be relevant for those researching planning applications or development opportunities in both urban and rural contexts. It sits within the Truro district.
Kenwyn sits at an elevation of 69.5 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 Kenwyn show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Kenwyn a particularly low-crime area.
Kenwyn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Truro, Kenwyn Road, Truro. 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 Kenwyn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Malpas Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Kenwyn. Of these, 48% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Kenwyn.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kenwyn were full planning applications (32), tree works (29), listed building and heritage (26). Full planning applications account for 23% 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, 133 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 111 applications
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