Mawla, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mawla, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Mawla are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mawla
Mawla is a quaint village located south of Porthtowan in Cornwall, England, with historical roots dating back to 960 AD. The name "Mawla," believed to mean "pigs' place," reflects its agricultural heritage. The village features a cluster of cottages and farms, including Mawla Farm, Green Lane Farm, and Forge Farm, alongside a Methodist church, but it lacks commercial amenities such as shops and pubs. This serene setting may offer unique planning opportunities for residential or agricultural developments.
District: St Agnes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,755 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 050A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mawla.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mawla.
- 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 Mawla based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Mawla.
- PA26/04349 - Chapel Cottage Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 5DW
Replacement two storey side extension and general alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Wheal Plenty Retreat Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BN
Rebuilding of Dilapidated Outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Lower Forge Farm Forge Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 5UE
National Grid propose to add a third wire of 5 spans of 25mm HDC high voltage overhead cable, to upgrade the network to 3 phase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-02-06
View full details - - Wheal Plenty Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - The Thatched Barn And The Caravan The Old Forge Forge Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BP
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use of the Thatched Barn as a self-contained dwelling, and of the Caravan as a self-contained unit of residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - Land And Building Adj To The Forge Forge Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use for full residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-10-14
View full details - - Globe Vale Caravan Park Coast To Coast Forge Redruth TR16 4BN
Construction of single storey agricultural type building on a concrete base, to be used as a workshop, storage and equestrian use. Building to be 24.3m long x 12.1m wide x 4.5m to eaves.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-01-17
View full details - - Land East Of The Firs Forge Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BS
Proposed siting of log cabin style mobile home for temporary residential use
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2020-08-13
View full details - - Wheal Plenty Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Proposed 2 storey extension to form an annexe and replacement conservatory to the main farmhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-12-18
View full details - - Millie Mook Cottage Forge Mawla Cornwall TR16 4BP
Proposed single storey extension to form bedroom and en-suite shower room, with balcony above.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-05-08
View full details - - Wheal Plenty Farmhouse Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BN
Proposed Extension & Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-02-17
View full details - - Sinns Croft Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Conversion of barn to form dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-09-06
View full details - - Land At Forge Forge Mawla Cornwall
Erection of polytunnel and wood storage shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-08-08
View full details - - Sinns Croft Farm Wheal Plenty Sinns Common Redruth TR16 4BW
Retention of domestic curtilage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-06-13
View full details - - Millie Mook Cottage Forge Mawla Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BP
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2011-09-09
View full details - - Sinns Croft Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Erection of an agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2010-03-01
View full details - - Sinns Croft Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2008-07-21
View full details - - Kerrow Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Retention of vehicle access track and parking area and erection of field gates
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2007-09-17
View full details - - Kerrow Farm Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Domestic extensions and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2007-07-11
View full details - - Kerrow Farm Wheal Plenty Sinns Common Redruth Cornwall TR16 4BW
Erection of extensions to dwelling and erection of a domestic garage/store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2007-05-08
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A brief summary of Mawla in Cornwall
Mawla is a quaint village located south of Porthtowan in Cornwall, England, with historical roots dating back to 960 AD. The name "Mawla," believed to mean "pigs' place," reflects its agricultural heritage. The village features a cluster of cottages and farms, including Mawla Farm, Green Lane Farm, and Forge Farm, alongside a Methodist church, but it lacks commercial amenities such as shops and pubs. This serene setting may offer unique planning opportunities for residential or agricultural developments. It sits within the St Agnes district.
Property prices in Mawla show an average sale price of £295,755, 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 Mawla a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mawla includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrick Heaths SSSI, Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI. 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, Mawla 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 Mawla
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Mawla. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Mawla.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mawla were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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