Lizard, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lizard, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lizard are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lizard
Lizard, located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, is the most southerly settlement on mainland Britain, positioned approximately ten miles south of Helston. This charming village serves as a popular tourist hub, featuring a spacious village green flanked by cafes and gift shops, making it a vibrant focal point for visitors and residents alike. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Lizard's unique coastal setting and community amenities of particular interest.
Elevation: 74.9m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,933 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 073E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lizard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lizard.
- 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 Lizard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
177 planning applications found near Lizard.
- PA26/04098 - Crane Ledges 5 Man Of War View The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NS
Extending ground floor annexe room by 1300mm in length under existing roof/balcony at front of property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Crane Ledges 5 Man Of War View The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NS
Extending ground floor annexe room by 1300mm in length under existing roof/balcony at front of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Land Adj To Tregaminion Farm Cross Common The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PF
Proposed self-build dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Crag Housel Bay Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PG
Replacement Dwelling (Self Build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Melvane Penmenner Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NN
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3 - Materials, 4 - Boundary Treatment and 5 - Parking Provision in respect of Decision Notice PA25/07646 dated 19.12.2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land Adj To Shiptons Cornish Stone Shop The Square The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NJ
Application for Permission in Principle for erection of a detached dwelling. (min/max 1 unit)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Melvane Penmenner Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NN
Construction of a detached self-build dwelling to replace an existing domestic garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Street Record Housel Bay Road The Lizard Cornwall
Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017 - BARR Engineering Services LTD intends to install electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Trenook Church Cove The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PQ
Works to Tree(s) subject to a preservation order (TPO) 7 x Elm Trees, 1 x Tree not identified. Top Trees below the level of the Power and Telephone cables
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - The Crag Housel Bay Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PG
Proposed Extensions and Alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Bramcote Church Cove The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PQ
Proposed Extension, Alterations and New Dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Land To The East Of Parc Garland Cross Common The Lizard Cornwall
'The construction of one single dwelling with a coach house annex in place of a pair of semi-detached houses which currently have planning consent under APP/D0840/A/10/2131064' without compliance of C
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land To The East Of Parc Garland Cross Common The Lizard Cornwall
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA22/05093 dated 27/07/2022 Rather than a large annex which has been given consent there is now a double garage shown. The link between the garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 8 Beacon Terrace The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PB
Proposed Refurbishment and Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Chy Kerenza Church Cove The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PQ
Construction of extension and internal and external alterations to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Street Record Church Cove The Lizard Cornwall
Royal Mail are proposing to remove the post box at the above address at the request of the property owner as the wall is unsafe and being demolished.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - Land East Of 1 Parc Drae Cross Common The Lizard Cornwall TR12 7PL
Proposed dwelling, vehicular access and associated external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Chy Kerenza Church Cove The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PQ
Pre-application advice for construction of extension and alterations to dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Pelanyk Housel Bay Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PG
Demolition of an existing dwelling and garage and construction of a replacement dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Street Record Cross Common The Lizard Cornwall
MUL-A01-10-F20-0013 The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017 BARR Engineering Services LTD intends to install electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-10
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A brief summary of Lizard in Cornwall
Lizard, located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, is the most southerly settlement on mainland Britain, positioned approximately ten miles south of Helston. This charming village serves as a popular tourist hub, featuring a spacious village green flanked by cafes and gift shops, making it a vibrant focal point for visitors and residents alike. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Lizard's unique coastal setting and community amenities of particular interest. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Lizard sits at an elevation of 74.9 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 Lizard show an average sale price of £285,933, 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 Lizard a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lizard includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI, West Lizard SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Lizard, Lizard Point. 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, Lizard 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 Lizard
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Lizard. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Lizard.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lizard were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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