Paul, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Paul, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Paul
Paul is a picturesque village located in Cornwall, England, within the civil parish of Penzance. Situated just two miles south of Penzance and one mile from Newlyn, it offers a charming coastal environment that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and local amenities.
Population: 269 (2011)
District: St Buryan, Lamorna and Paul
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,312 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 069A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Paul.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Paul.
- 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 Paul based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Paul.
- - Trungle House Trungle Paul Penzance Cornwall TR19 6UG
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, T1 - Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) - Crown Reduce by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Mousehole Lane Paul Penzance Cornwall TR19 6TY
Exception notice for works to two 30 year plus elm tree. To fell both trees due to the risk of them falling into the road.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Penwith Woodland Area Love Lane Penzance Cornwall TR18 4PU
Exception notice for various trees to fell to ground level due to storm damage
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land West Of Oakland Cottage Trungle Terrace Paul Cornwall TR19 6UE
Exception notice for 3 x mature Italian Alder trees to dismantle as they have failed at root plate with x 1 stem resting on car
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Gwel Eglos Trungle Paul Penzance Cornwall TR19 6UG
Pre-application advice for remedial works following Appeal Advice.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Avallon Boslandew Hill Paul Penzance Cornwall TR19 6UD
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a new single-storey rear extension on same footprint with a roof terrace over.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Paul in Cornwall
Paul is a picturesque village located in Cornwall, England, within the civil parish of Penzance. Situated just two miles south of Penzance and one mile from Newlyn, it offers a charming coastal environment that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 269 (2011 estimate). It sits within the St Buryan, Lamorna and Paul district.
Property prices in Paul show an average sale price of £307,312, 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 Paul a particularly low-crime area.
Paul has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul Churchtown. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Paul includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Penlee Quarry SSSI, Penlee Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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, Paul 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 Paul
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Paul. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Paul.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Paul were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 22% 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.