Newquay, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newquay, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,228 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
24 planning applications found near Newquay.
- - 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 - - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - Pavement Outside Post Office 31-33 East Street Newquay TR7 1BU
Advertisement Consent for two digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - ATM Site Cliff Road Newquay Cornwall
Advertisement consent for 2no. digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Pavement At Cliff Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 2NG
Installation of 1no. Street Hub and removal of 5no. associated payphones
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 25 Trebarwith Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 1DX
Change of use of existing residential annex, to holiday letting accommodation, with 'no operational development' proposed (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 10 Park Jowan Edgcumbe Gardens Newquay Cornwall TR7 2FS
Construction of a third-floor extension to an existing three-storey dwelling with alterations to the existing roof form to be replaced with a mono-pitch roof incorporating a central cut dormer to prov
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 27 Linden Avenue Newquay Cornwall TR7 2ES
Replacement of existing dormers and attached garage with an extension to house kitchen and bedroom. Creation of new single storey garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Jewsons Ltd Mount Wise Newquay Cornwall TR7 2BD
Demolition of the existing vacant buildings, including the former generator building, and construction of 28 dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 48 Edgcumbe Avenue Newquay Cornwall TR7 2NJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Use of dwelling house as a Sui Generis HMO since before 2013
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-10
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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.
Property prices in Newquay show an average sale price of £368,228, 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 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.
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Planning Activity in Newquay
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Newquay. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 60 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 (33), outline applications (6), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
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