Pensilva, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pensilva, Cornwall.
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About Pensilva
Pensilva is a village situated in the civil parish of St Ive and Pensilva in east Cornwall, approximately four miles northeast of Liskeard. It is located at OS grid reference SX291697 and is in close proximity to the settlements of Charaton Cross and Middlehill, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Elevation: 210.2m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £246,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pensilva.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pensilva.
- 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 Pensilva based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Pensilva.
- - Trelawney Cottage Lower Middle Hill Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5QG
Non-material amendment to decision notice PA25/04334 dated 08.09.2025 to move garage doors from south elevation to west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Building C At Middle Hill Farm Shute Lane Pensilva Cornwall PL14 5QD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use of barns as a dwelling and detached building C as ancillary annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land Opposite Unit 25 Pensilva Industrial Estate St Ive Road Pensilva Cornwall
Ultimate Planning Performance Agreement to develop the Reserved Matters application in partnership with a Housing Association to construct and manage the scheme.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land To The West Of St Ive Road Pensilva Liskeard
50 affordable dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Street Record Church Hill Pensilva Cornwall
Proposed to undertake work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Oakville House Church Hill Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5NF
Proposed two storey extension to rear of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Parc Mengleth Quarry Road Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5NS
Proposed detached garage and garden store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Pensilva in Cornwall
Pensilva is a village situated in the civil parish of St Ive and Pensilva in east Cornwall, approximately four miles northeast of Liskeard. It is located at OS grid reference SX291697 and is in close proximity to the settlements of Charaton Cross and Middlehill, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Pensilva sits at an elevation of 210.2 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Pensilva show an average sale price of £246,360, 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 Pensilva a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pensilva includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Pensilva
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Pensilva. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Pensilva.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pensilva were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Woolston planning applications
- Charaton Cross planning applications
- Middlehill planning applications
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- St Ive planning applications
- Downgate planning applications
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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.