Lower Bodinnar, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Bodinnar, Cornwall.
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About Lower Bodinnar
Lower Bodinnar is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Sancreed, Cornwall, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Penzance. This serene area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to a larger town and its rural character.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 065B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Bodinnar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Bodinnar.
- 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 Lower Bodinnar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lower Bodinnar.
- - Shepherds Huts Lower Trewern Trewern Lane Newbridge Penzance Cornwall TR20 8PB
Siting of two shepherds huts for holiday accommodation purposes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - An Govva Higher Trewern Farm Trewern Lane Newbridge Penzance Cornwall TR20 8PB
Erection of extension to dwelling and construction a new access and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-12-03
View full details - - An Govva Higher Trewern Farm Trewern Lane Newbridge Penzance Cornwall TR20 8PB
Erection of extension to dwelling and construction of a new access and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-11-28
View full details - - Lower Bodinnar Farm Bodinnar Lane Newbridge Penzance Cornwall TR20 8NN
Demolition of conservatory, erection of a conservatory and utility room, construction of pitched roof to existing flat roof and installation of hanging slate to rear first floor elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-09-25
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A brief summary of Lower Bodinnar in Cornwall
Lower Bodinnar is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Sancreed, Cornwall, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Penzance. This serene area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to a larger town and its rural character.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Bodinnar a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Bodinnar includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 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, Lower Bodinnar 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 Lower Bodinnar
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bodinnar. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Lower Bodinnar.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Bodinnar were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Little Bosullow planning applications
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- Sellan planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.