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27 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Looe · updated daily · Cornwall Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 27 · received or decided in the last 90 days

2 Rockdene Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1BGAwaiting decisionProposed dormer window and re-roofingReceived 4 Nov 2026PA26/07189
The Guildhall Market The Guildhall Fore Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1AAAwaiting decisionInstallation of Christmas lightsReceived 3 Nov 2026PA26/06680
Sunny Corner Barbican Hill East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1DYAwaiting decisionExcavate into existing garden embankment to provide off-road parking in a partly-covered parking area with garden deck over; single-storey extension to side of dwelling projecting forward of the existing dwelling to create a utility room and an open-sided garden shelter; and extension to the front of the dwelling to provide a modified bay-window with replacement entrance porch.Received 2 Nov 2026PA26/07551
Robbies Ice Cream Factory Buller Street East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1DFAwaiting decisionInstallation of Christmas LightsReceived 26 Oct 2026PA26/06681
Charlton Lodge Bay View Road East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JPAwaiting decisionAlterations to the front of the property (windows and doors), partial removal of the first floor and dormer window and replacement with a balcony, and replacement of existing window with a door at the rear to provide access to the rear garden via a bridge.Received 21 Oct 2026PA26/07168

Planning in Looe

Approved: 91%; 40 of 41 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Looe in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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Around Looe

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PL13 162 applications in the last 12 months

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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. 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 £330,062, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Looe 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 Looe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Looe has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Looe 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Looe, 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, 90 planning applications were submitted near Looe. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (12), outline applications (5).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Looe?

In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Looe. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Looe?

The average planning decision time near Looe is 49 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 Looe?

The planning approval rate near Looe is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Looe?

The most common type of planning application near Looe is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Looe?

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