How long do planning decisions take near Lamorna?

The average planning decision time near Lamorna is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Lamorna?

The planning approval rate near Lamorna is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lamorna?

The most common type of planning application near Lamorna is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lamorna?

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Lamorna, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lamorna, Cornwall.

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About Lamorna

Lamorna is a charming village, valley, and cove located on the Penwith peninsula in west Cornwall, about 4 miles south of Penzance. Renowned for its picturesque landscapes, it attracted artists from the Newlyn School, such as Alfred Munnings, Laura Knight, and Harold Knight. The area is also notable for former residents Derek and Jean Tangye, who chronicled their farming life in "The Minack Chronicles," making Lamorna a point of interest for both cultural history and potential planning applications in a scenic setting.

District: Cornwall

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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 065D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lamorna.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lamorna.

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 Lamorna based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lamorna.

- Lamorna Cornwall
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order - tree safety works to T514 (Ash), T515 (Ash), T516 (Ash), T1013 (Ash), T1 (Ash), T2 (Fir) and T3 (Beech)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Nanblegan Lamorna Penzance Cornwall TR19 6XL
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include removal of several dead branches at top of holly tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Lamorna in Cornwall

Property prices in Lamorna 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 Lamorna a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lamorna includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tater-Du SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lamorna

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lamorna. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Lamorna.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lamorna were tree works (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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