Newquay, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newquay, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Newquay are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newquay
Newquay is a vibrant town located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. Known for its stunning beaches, it serves as a popular seaside resort and a civil parish, while also being a regional hub for aerospace industries, featuring an airport and a proposed spaceport. Situated about 12 miles north of Truro and 20 miles west of Bodmin, Newquay's unique blend of tourism and industry makes it an important location for planning applications in the area.
Population: 23,626 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newquay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newquay.
- 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 Newquay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
575 planning applications found near Newquay.
- - 60 East Street Newquay Cornwall TR7 1BE
Change of Use of to a: Restaurant/Takeaway (Poco Loco), Cafe, Office, and Two Self-contained Residential Flats with Associated External Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 23 Linden Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 2HA
Ground floor extension to the south of the property to add a conservatory, porch extension and enlarge the garage to form a new bedroom and ensuite
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 17 Trenance Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2LT
Extension and alteration to existing building currently containing 8 units of accommodation (3 no. studio flats, 4 no. 1 bedroom flats and 1 no. 2 bedroom flats) to create 5 units of accommodation (3
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Gwel Trebarwith Trebarwith Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 1BZ
Application for modification/discharge of a planning obligation in relation to PA17/11528 dated 02/04/2019
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Killacourt Field The Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 1DT
Proposed lighting scheme comprising lanterns on 23no. 4 and 5 metre post top raise and lower conical columns, removal of 3 existing lighting columns
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Killacourt Field The Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 1DT
Erection of a permanent sculpture depicting a surfer on a wave with removal of condition 3 of decision notice PA22/09254 dated 09/02/2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Workshop Mount Wise Newquay Cornwall TR7 2BP
Change of use from a commercial mechanic garage to a dwelling namely forming a dwelling over existing building and retaining the ground floor as garaged parking/storage area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Andrew Henwood Funeral Directors Quarry Park Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2NP
Refurbishment of commercial unit, demolition of hydrotherapy pool and construction of manager's accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 61 Ulalia Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2PZ
Side dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Escape Hotel 1 Mount Wise Newquay Cornwall TR7 2BQ
Reconstruction of failed retaining wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 27 Linden Avenue Newquay Cornwall TR7 2ES
Variation of Condition 2 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/02863 dated 13th June 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 23 And 25 Berry Road Newquay Cornwall
Conversion and partial demolition, including construction of additional storey and extension of 10 existing one bed flats to form 15 one bed flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 21 Edgcumbe Gardens Newquay Cornwall TR7 2QD
Extension to front and rear porchs, creation of raised rear patio with bi fold doors and installation of window to kitchen to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Rocklands Narrowcliff Newquay Cornwall TR7 2FD
Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 2 East Street Newquay Cornwall TR7 1BH
Advertisement Consent for one hand painted wrap around fascia sign and one illuminated box projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Victoria Hotel East Street Newquay Cornwall TR7 1DB
Refurbishment and extension of the Hotel Victoria, together with the demolition of a number of buildings, including the Griffin Inn, Senor Dicks Mexican Restaurant, Residential Dwelling to the northwe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 29 Agar Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2EW
Change of use of grass area to extended domestic use and gravel parking space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Glendeveor 25 Mount Wise Newquay Cornwall TR7 2BQ
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed use of hotel (C1) to holiday let apartments (Aparthotel), (C1) including internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 1 Trenarth Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2DU
Variation of Condition 2 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/03750 dated 31st July 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Pavement Outside Post Office 31-33 East Street Newquay TR7 1BU
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Newquay in Cornwall
Newquay is a vibrant town located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. Known for its stunning beaches, it serves as a popular seaside resort and a civil parish, while also being a regional hub for aerospace industries, featuring an airport and a proposed spaceport. Situated about 12 miles north of Truro and 20 miles west of Bodmin, Newquay's unique blend of tourism and industry makes it an important location for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 23,626 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newquay a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Newquay includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): 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, Newquay 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 Newquay
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Newquay. Of these, 37% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Newquay.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Newquay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newquay were full planning applications (115), amendments (25), outline applications (23). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 185 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 28 applications
- Awaiting decision: 138 applications
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