How long do planning decisions take near Lower Woon?

The average planning decision time near Lower Woon is 23 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 Lower Woon?

The planning approval rate near Lower Woon is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Woon?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Woon is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Woon?

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Lower Woon, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Woon, Cornwall.

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About Lower Woon

Lower Woon is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Luxulyan, Cornwall, England. Situated just 0.5 miles south of Lanivet and 6 miles north of St Austell, this quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the surrounding areas.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,634 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
LSOA: Cornwall 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Woon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Woon.

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 Woon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Lower Woon.

- Hillcrest Truro Road Lanivet Bodmin PL30 5HF
First Floor Extension and Modifications to Hillcrest
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Land East Of Malindi Truro Road Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - 3 x Ash - Trees broken in storm, request for works to reduce remaining stems left to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 14 St Benets Close Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5PT
Exception notice for the removal of trees
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Land To The West Of Dog Walking Paddock Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5HF
Pre-application advice for a modest single-storey dwelling in the countryside to support an existing land-based dog paddock business.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 13 Woodland View Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5HQ
Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Ash - Reduce crown by approx 2-3m back to previous reduction points and remove lower epicormic growth on stem up to crown break. T2 - S
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 4 Rectory Road Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5HH
Single-storey rear extension and addition of porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-19
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A brief summary of Lower Woon in Cornwall

Property prices in Lower Woon show an average sale price of £289,634, 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 Woon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Woon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Breney Common and Goss & Tregoss Moors. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lower Woon

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lower Woon. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 Woon.

The average decision time of 23 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 Woon were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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