How long do planning decisions take near Mullion Cove?

The average planning decision time near Mullion Cove is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mullion Cove?

The most common type of planning application near Mullion Cove is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mullion Cove?

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Mullion Cove, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mullion Cove, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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

About Mullion Cove

Mullion Cove, also known as Porth Mellin, is a picturesque community situated on the West Coast of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England. Located on the eastern side of Mount's Bay and just a mile from Mullion village, it is accessible by road and the South West Coast Path. The Cove is nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.

District: Cornwall

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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 073C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mullion Cove.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mullion Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Mullion Cove in Cornwall

Property prices in Mullion Cove 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 Mullion Cove a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mullion Cove includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mullion Cliff to Predannack Cliff SSSI, Baulk Head to Mullion SSSI, West Lizard SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Lizard, Lizard Point. 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 Mullion Cove

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Mullion Cove. The average decision time was 39 days.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mullion Cove were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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