Mawnan, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mawnan, Cornwall.
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About Mawnan
Mawnan is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Cornwall, bordered by the Helford River to the south and the sea to the east. Part of the former Kerrier district, Mawnan has a population of approximately 1,476, as recorded in the 2011 census. The main hub of the parish is Mawnan Church, while Mawnan Smith, a sizable village, lies about three miles south of Falmouth, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in a charming coastal setting.
Population: 1,655 (2021) · Elevation: 60.9m
District: Cornwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 066D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mawnan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mawnan.
- 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 Mawnan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Mawnan.
- - Well Meadow Old Church Road Mawnan Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HY
Proposed renovation and extension of an existing dwelling and replacement of an existing garden store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Court Cottage Trehunsey Close Mawnan Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HW
New First Floor Extension and full refurbishment of 1960s 3 bed Bungalow with new Soakaway and minor landscaping to South of building. Demolition of conservatory, small extension and hipped roof to Ga
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 2 Close Cottages Trehunsey Close Mawnan Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HX
Alterations & extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Mawnan in Cornwall
Mawnan is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Cornwall, bordered by the Helford River to the south and the sea to the east. Part of the former Kerrier district, Mawnan has a population of approximately 1,476, as recorded in the 2011 census. The main hub of the parish is Mawnan Church, while Mawnan Smith, a sizable village, lies about three miles south of Falmouth, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in a charming coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,655 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Mawnan sits at an elevation of 60.9 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mawnan a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mawnan includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Meneage Coastal Section SSSI, Rosemullion SSSI, Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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, Mawnan 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 Mawnan
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Mawnan. The average decision time was 50 days.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mawnan were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.