Latchbrook, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Latchbrook, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Latchbrook are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Latchbrook
Latchbrook is a civil parish located in eastern Cornwall, England, and is part of the town of Saltash, often referred to as "the Gateway to Cornwall." It lies across the River Tamar from Plymouth and is notable for landmarks such as the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 16,288, with 15,435 residing in the built-up area, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £302,092 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Latchbrook.
- 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 Latchbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Latchbrook.
- - Land West Of Latchbrook Farm Trematon Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Outline permission with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for residential-led development, including site preparatory works as necessary; up to 300 residential units (U
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land West Of Latchbrook Farm Trematon Cornwall PL12 4RJ
EIA Screening Opinion request for proposed development of up to 350 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Land North East Of Latchbrook Farm Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Permission in Principle for the proposed erection of up to 3 dwellings minimum of 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land At Phase 2A Treledan Broadmoor Farm Saltash PL12 4RJ
Reserved Matters application (relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the construction of a new footway/cycleway, including a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the A38, linking the Trele
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land At Latchbrook Saltash Cornwall
Application for modification of planning obligation dated 30/03/1988 to allow sale from Cornwall Council, thereby removing ongoing management and maintenance duties, of the play areas at Rye Hill, Two
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Land At Latchbrook Farm Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Scoping Opinion for residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2014-02-26
View full details - - Land At Latchbrook Farm Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Screening Opinion for residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2014-01-27
View full details - - Land Adj Latchbrook Farm Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Pre-application advice for residential development
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2013-10-31
View full details - - Latchbrook Cottage Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Construction of two storey extension to include balcony on south west elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2011-01-24
View full details - - Land Pt OS 0071 Trematon Cornwall
Prior telecommunication notification for the installation of a 15m slimline monopole supporting two antennas, one dish, one GPS antenna and ground based equipment cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2008-02-07
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A brief summary of Latchbrook in Cornwall
Latchbrook is a civil parish located in eastern Cornwall, England, and is part of the town of Saltash, often referred to as "the Gateway to Cornwall." It lies across the River Tamar from Plymouth and is notable for landmarks such as the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 16,288, with 15,435 residing in the built-up area, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Latchbrook show an average sale price of £302,092, 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 Latchbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Latchbrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forder and Antony Passage. 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 Latchbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. 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 Latchbrook
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Latchbrook. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Latchbrook.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Latchbrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Latchbrook were outline applications (9), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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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.