Search Lizard planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lizard · updated daily · Cornwall Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Lizard Methodist Church Housel Bay Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PFAwaiting decisionPre application advice for conversion of the former Methodist Chapel to residential use, replacement single storey lean to structures and associated remedial and conservation work,Received 27 Oct 2026PA26/01194/PREAPP
- Land Adj To Mounts Bay House Penmenner Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NPAwaiting decisionSubmission of details to discharge Conditions 3 Materials, 6 Boundary Treatment and 9 Biodiversity Provision in respect of Decision Notice PA23/08790 dated 24.01.2024Received 9 Oct 2026PA26/07055
- Housel Bay Hotel Housel Bay Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PGAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey sauna pod to provide amenity for guests of the hotel and a new pathwayReceived 6 Oct 2026PA26/06659
- Melvane Penmenner Road The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7NNAwaiting decisionConstruction of a detached self-build dwelling to replace an existing domestic garage with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA25/07646 19.12.2025.Received 5 Oct 2026PA26/06797
- Elm Cottage Church Cove The Lizard Helston Cornwall TR12 7PHAwaiting decisionApplication for tree works within a TPO: T1 - Elm - Coppice T2 - Elm - Coppice G1 - Elms - Crown raise to 5.2 m over the public highway.Received 23 Sep 2026PA26/06630
Planning in Lizard
- Approved
- 74%
- 14 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lizard in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.
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Around Lizard
Postcode districts
TR12 159 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Lizard area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lizard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lizard has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lizard, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Lizard. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).