New Downs (TR5), Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Downs (TR5), Cornwall.
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About New Downs (TR5)
New Downs is a farm located in the picturesque region of Cornwall, nestled between the towns of Camborne and St Agnes. This rural area offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting the charm and agricultural heritage of the Cornwall countryside.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £524,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 040C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Downs (TR5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Downs (TR5).
- 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 New Downs (TR5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near New Downs (TR5).
- - Carngullow New Downs St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0ST
Change of use for land and existing buildings and replace with proposed outbuilding for garaging, storage and hobbies.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of New Downs (TR5) in Cornwall
New Downs is a farm located in the picturesque region of Cornwall, nestled between the towns of Camborne and St Agnes. This rural area offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting the charm and agricultural heritage of the Cornwall countryside. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in New Downs (TR5) show an average sale price of £524,710, 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 New Downs (TR5) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around New Downs (TR5) includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cameron Quarry SSSI, St. Agnes Beacon Pits SSSI, Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Godrevy Head to St Agnes, Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. 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, New Downs (TR5) 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 New Downs (TR5)
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near New Downs (TR5). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Downs (TR5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near New Downs (TR5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Downs (TR5) were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), 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.
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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.