Lowertown (TR13), Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lowertown (TR13), Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Lowertown (TR13) are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 059D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lowertown (TR13).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lowertown (TR13).
- 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 Lowertown (TR13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lowertown (TR13).
- - Higher Gwavas Gwavas Hill Lowertown Helston Cornwall TR13 0BZ
Listed Building Consent for proposed conversion of Barns
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Higher Gwavas Gwavas Hill Lowertown Helston Cornwall TR13 0BZ
Proposed barn conversion & associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Trelyn Caravan Tuckingmill Lowertown Helston Cornwall TR13 0DB
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3, 4 and 5 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/06619 dated 14.11.22.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-12
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A brief summary of Lowertown (TR13) in Cornwall
Lowertown (TR13) is a settlement located in Cornwall, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lowertown (TR13) a particularly low-crime area.
Lowertown (TR13) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Helston. 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 Lowertown (TR13) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lowertown (TR13) 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 Lowertown (TR13)
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lowertown (TR13). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Lowertown (TR13).
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lowertown (TR13) were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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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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.