Marhamchurch, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marhamchurch, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marhamchurch are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marhamchurch
Marhamchurch is a civil parish and village located in north Cornwall, England. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural living and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 819 (2021) · Elevation: 52.6m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £407,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marhamchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marhamchurch.
- 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 Marhamchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
224 planning applications found near Marhamchurch.
- - Land West Of Crest Haven Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall
Submission of details to discharge Condition 10 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/07430 dated 15.11.2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - The Revel Field Pinch Hill Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY
Exception notice for felling of Elm trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - PA26/00747/PREAPP - The Revel Field Pinch Hill Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY
Exception notice for felling of Elm trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-25 - PA26/00745/PREAPP - The Revel Field Pinch Hill Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY
Exception notice for works to various trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-25 - - The Revel Field Pinch Hill Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY
Exception notice for works to various trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Hobbacott Lane, Marhamchurch, EX23 0ET EX23 0HE
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for: Proposed implement storage shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Elm House The Village Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0EN
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Holm Oak - Reduce the height of the tree by half, reduce the overhanging growth and shorten overhanging branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - PA26/03989 - Elm House The Village Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0EN
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Holm Oak - Reduce the height of the tree by half, reduce the overhanging growth and shorten overhanging branches.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Land At Park Farm Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude EX23 0ES
Outline application for up to 9 dwellings including access (all other matters reserved).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Site South Of Little Elm Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0ES
Submission of details to discharge Condition 4 Drainage, in respect of Decision Notice PA24/00436 dated 03.05.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - PA26/03771 - Site South Of Little Elm Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0ES
Submission of details to discharge Condition 4 Drainage, in respect of Decision Notice PA24/00436 dated 03.05.2024
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Bray Church Of England Institute The Village Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HB
Listed building consent for remedial works and repairs to Bray Institute
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land West Of Crest Haven Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 4 drainage and 5 landscaping in respect of Decision Notice PA23/07430 dated 15.11.2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Crest Haven Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0ES
Extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land South West Of The White House Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0ES
Construction of two storey dwelling to include enclosed private amenity and parking with removal of condition 5 of decision notice PA23/03104
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Penbury Under Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0EN
Remove existing raised platform and construct new lean-to conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 29 Pinch Hill Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0ER
Proposed extension to existing house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Leaferne Hobbacott Lane Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HD
Works to trees within a conservation area. T1 - Beech - Reduce in height by 1m - reduce western side by up to 1m - reduce eastern side by up to 3m - shape in rest of tree to match
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - St Marwennes Church And Cemetery Helebridge Road Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY
Works to a Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Twin stem Lime - To be dismantled to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - The Old Mill Burns Hall Sharlands Road Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HP
Pre-application advice for Construction of 1 (No.) dwelling in lieu of Class Q approval PA24/08332.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Marhamchurch in Cornwall
Marhamchurch is a civil parish and village located in north Cornwall, England. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural living and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 819 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Marhamchurch sits at an elevation of 52.6 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 Marhamchurch show an average sale price of £407,160, 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 Marhamchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Marhamchurch has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marhamchurch. 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 Marhamchurch 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, Marhamchurch 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 Marhamchurch
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Marhamchurch. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 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 Marhamchurch.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Marhamchurch take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Marhamchurch were full planning applications (12), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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