How long do planning decisions take near Mawgan?

The average planning decision time near Mawgan is 20 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 Mawgan?

The planning approval rate near Mawgan is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mawgan?

The most common type of planning application near Mawgan is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mawgan?

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Mawgan, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mawgan, Cornwall.

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Planning applications in Mawgan are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Mawgan

Mawgan is a historic parish in Cornwall, named after the Brythonic saint Mauganus, who is believed to have lived in the 5th or 6th century. The area is notable for its place-names and church dedications related to both Mawgan and the variant Meugan, which appears in Brittany and Wales. Mawgan-in-Meneage is another significant locality in the region, showcasing the rich cultural heritage linked to this enigmatic saint.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
LSOA: Cornwall 073B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mawgan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mawgan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Mawgan.

- Street Record Mawgan Cross Mawgan Cornwall
Proposed to undertake work that is considered to be exempted from planning permission by constituting permitted development in accordance with Part 15, Class B, of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country P
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Mawgan in Cornwall

Property prices in Mawgan show an average sale price of £314,379, 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 Mawgan a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mawgan includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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 Mawgan

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Mawgan. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 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 Mawgan.

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mawgan were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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