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Planning in Ludgvan

Approved
75%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Ludgvan

Ludgvan is a civil parish and village located 2.5 miles northeast of Penzance in Cornwall. The village is divided into two areas: Churchtown, situated on a hill, and Lower Quarter, which adjoins Crowlas to the east. For local governance, Ludgvan has a parish council elected every four years and is represented at the Cornwall Council level through the Ludgvan division, making it an important area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,159 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.

Ludgvan sits at an elevation of 86.2 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Ludgvan show an average sale price of £331,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ludgvan 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 Ludgvan a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ludgvan has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ludgvan 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.ludgvan.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ludgvan, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ludgvan. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ludgvan?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ludgvan. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ludgvan?
The average planning decision time near Ludgvan is 70 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 Ludgvan?
The planning approval rate near Ludgvan is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ludgvan?
The most common type of planning application near Ludgvan is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ludgvan?
You can search and track planning applications near Ludgvan on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.