Penmarth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penmarth, Cornwall.
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About Penmarth
Penmarth is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, approximately 4 miles west of Penryn and 4 miles south of Redruth. Its rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a peaceful environment while still being close to urban amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 050C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penmarth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penmarth.
- 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 Penmarth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Penmarth.
- - The Old Vicarage Penmarth Carnmenellis Redruth Cornwall TR16 6NT
Non Material Amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA23/00809 dated 9th April 2025 (allowed on Appeal Ref. APP/D0840/D/24/3355536), namely, ground floor external stone cladding replaced with painte
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land South West Of The Old Vicarage Penmarth Carnmenellis Redruth Cornwall TR16 6NT
Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land North Of Little Penmarth Farm Treweath Penmarth Carnmenellis Cornwall TR16 6NY
Retention of siting of a temporary rural workers mobile home to support agricultural business.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Moorland View House Road From Penmarth To Carnkie Carnmenellis TR16 6NY
Amendments to previously approved application PA23/03682 to create 2no. additional bedrooms and change of orientation of first floor living space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Beardie Brook Farmhouse Penmarth Carnmenellis Redruth Cornwall TR16 6NX
Creation of off-road parking and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Penmarth in Cornwall
Penmarth is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, approximately 4 miles west of Penryn and 4 miles south of Redruth. Its rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a peaceful environment while still being close to urban amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penmarth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penmarth 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 Penmarth
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Penmarth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 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 Penmarth.
The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penmarth were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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.