Looe, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Looe, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Looe
Looe is a picturesque coastal town and civil parish located in south-east Cornwall, England, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. With a population of 5,311 according to the 2021 census, Looe is an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in relation to its scenic coastal environment and growing community.
Population: 5,311 (2021)
District: Cornwall
Website: https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 037B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Looe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Looe.
- 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 Looe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Looe.
- - Gwyngala Dawes Lane North View East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JE
To create a new entrance into the main part of the property. Swap a window with a front door with steps leading up to it.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Ju Jus Higher Market Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BS
Proposed rear dormer and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Cornwall County Fire Brigade Looe Fire Station Church Street West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2EX
Proposed single storey extension for showers, WCs and changing rooms plus an extension to the appliance bay.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Trebarwith Chapel Ground West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2BJ
Construction of single storey glazed extension to northern elevation at Trebarwith, Chapel Grounds, West Looe, PL13 2BJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Carn Brea Shutta Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1HW
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 2 x Sycamore (A and B). Reduction in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Rose Cottage West Looe Hill West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2HP
Re-roofing of Rose Cottage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - St Marys Higher Chapel Street East Looe Cornwall PL13 1AU
Submission of details to discharge condition(s) 3 - Window detail ,4- Lime mortor, and 5- Stained glass window in relation to Decision notice PA25/01270 dated 02/05/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Former Amusement Arcade Quay Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1AL
Alterations, replacement windows, formation of the recessed balcony on first floor level. Change of use to first floor and part of ground floor to form 2 bedroom flat on 1st floor level with ground fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - South Point Bay View Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JW
Pre application advice for Proposed first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4 Topview Chapel Ground West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2BJ
First floor rear extension with dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Elm Tree Road Looe PL13 1JB
Exception Notice to trim a eucalyptus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Klymiarven Cottage Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BG
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Group 1 - 4 x Medium Ash - Reduce the height of each to approx 5m above ground level, with lateral branch reduction to provide balanced crowns and rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Barvyen Barbican Hill Looe PL13 1BQ
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA25/03268 dated 10/09/2025 for revisions to the approved design, reorganising the internal layout and increase in size of dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 8 Barbican Close East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1EE
Replacement of garage walls and creation of new space to form a kitchen, utility and entrance. Replacement of existing flat garage roof with a hipped roof incorporating a Velux window. Decking to gard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Old Barbican Cottage Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1DZ
Replace four timber painted windows with heritage flush casement windows in textured manmade material. One window to be approved retrospectively in the same material.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Lloyds Bank Fore Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1DT
Planning permission for a non-illuminated heritage brand fascia and non-illuminated heritage projecting sign, an A4 opening hours sign with an A5 CCTV sign and DDA sign, 3no. illuminated marketing pos
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Lloyds Bank Fore Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1DT
Listed Building Consent for a non-illuminated heritage brand fascia and non-illuminated heritage projecting sign, an A4 opening hours sign with an A5 CCTV sign and DDA sign, 3no. illuminated marketing
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Bottle Filling Station Church End East Looe Cornwall PL13 1BX
Relocation of public fountain from its current location near the old lifeboat station to within the public realm space (location of redundant raised planter.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 5 Elm Tree Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1HY
Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Seymour Flats Listowel Drive East Looe Cornwall PL13 1LB
Proposed conversion from 2 flats to 1 dwelling and associated works. Demolition of conservatory and construction of sunspace with roof terrace over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-12
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A brief summary of Looe in Cornwall
Looe is a picturesque coastal town and civil parish located in south-east Cornwall, England, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. With a population of 5,311 according to the 2021 census, Looe is an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in relation to its scenic coastal environment and growing community. The Town has a population of approximately 5,311 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Looe show an average sale price of £338,130, 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 Looe a particularly low-crime area.
Looe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Looe. 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 Looe includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Looe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Looe
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Looe. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Looe.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Looe were full planning applications (24), tree works (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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