Lower Boscaswell, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Boscaswell, Cornwall.
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About Lower Boscaswell
Lower Boscaswell is a quaint hamlet situated near Pendeen in Cornwall, England. With its rural charm and proximity to the stunning Cornish coastline, this area may be of interest for those exploring planning applications related to residential development, tourism, or conservation in the region.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,312 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 070B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Boscaswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Boscaswell.
- 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 Boscaswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Lower Boscaswell.
- - Agricultural Unit And Associated Field Shed North West Of Lower Boscaswell Settlement
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for: Replacement agricultural field shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 9 Lower Boscaswell Parc Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7UP
Remove existing damaged pebbledash and render. Replace with cement render and exterior paint in pale grey
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 8 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
'Proposed 2 storey extension' with variation of condition 2 of decision PA22/10117 dated 11/01/2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 8 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
Proposed ancillary outbuilding to provide additional accommodation to main dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - 8 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
Proposed 2 storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-11-11
View full details - - 8 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
Pre application advice for two storey extension with balcony.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-08-24
View full details - - The Old Manse Access Track To Vounder Vean Jubilee Place Pendeen TR19 7SB
Rear extension and alteration to 2nd floor windows permitted under previous approval.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - 8 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
Two storey extension with balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-11-05
View full details - - Both Ombrofyoryon Geevor Tin Mine Boscaswell Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7EW
Siting of a temporary composting toilet and associated works for use by Penwith Landscape Partnership volunteers and staff in association with Both Ombrofyoryon (Volunteer Hub)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - Both Ombrofyoryon (Volunteer Hub) Geevor Tin Mine Boscaswell Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7EW
Listed building consent for the siting of a temporary composting toilet and associated works for use by Penwith Landscape Partnership volunteers and staff in association with Both Ombrofyoryon (Volunt
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - The Old Manse Access Track To Vounder Vean Jubilee Place Pendeen TR19 7SB
Proposed loft conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-08-01
View full details - - The Old Manse Access Track To Vounder Vean Jubilee Place Pendeen TR19 7SB
Loft conversation with dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-03-06
View full details - - Norton Mede B3306 Between St Johns Terrace And Geevor Mine Pendeen TR19 7SB
Works to trees within a Conservation Area: Removal of Group of 8 Leyland Cypress trees and replace with Hydrangea and Buddleja
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-05-24
View full details - - Higher Levant Mine Levant Road Trewellard Pendeen Cornwall
Retention of protection grate and installation of additional protection grate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-08-10
View full details - - 11 Jubilee Place Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SN
Conversion and extension of detached domestic garage to form holiday letting unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2018-04-03
View full details - - Levant Beam Engine Museum Levant Road Trewellard Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SX
Historic Building pre-application advice for repair and maintenance works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-11-16
View full details - - East Levant Engine House Trewellard Pendeen TR19 7SX
Domestic garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-05-05
View full details - - Del Oro Cottage Levant Road Trewellard Pendeen TR19 7SX
Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-04-29
View full details - - Levant Farm Trewellard St Just Cornwall TR19 7SU
Formation of farm tracks
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2014-06-24
View full details - - Chy An Gof Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7SL
Erection of first floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2011-09-12
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A brief summary of Lower Boscaswell in Cornwall
Lower Boscaswell is a quaint hamlet situated near Pendeen in Cornwall, England. With its rural charm and proximity to the stunning Cornish coastline, this area may be of interest for those exploring planning applications related to residential development, tourism, or conservation in the region. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Lower Boscaswell show an average sale price of £307,312, 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 Lower Boscaswell a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Boscaswell has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Botallack and Truthwall, Trewellard, Carnyorth, Boscaswell, Pendeen. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Boscaswell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI, West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lands End and Cape Bank. 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 Boscaswell 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 Boscaswell
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Lower Boscaswell. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Boscaswell.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lower Boscaswell were full planning applications (15), outline applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Carnyorth planning applications
- Trewellard planning applications
- Higher Boscaswell planning applications
- Pendeen planning applications
- Tregeseal planning applications
- Boscean planning applications
- Botallack planning applications
- Higher Bojewyan planning applications
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.