How long do planning decisions take near Penwartha?

The average planning decision time near Penwartha is 31 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Penwartha?

The planning approval rate near Penwartha is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penwartha?

The most common type of planning application near Penwartha is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penwartha?

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Penwartha, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penwartha, Cornwall.

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About Penwartha

Penwartha is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, nestled between the villages of Perranzabuloe and Perrancoombe. Its rural setting offers potential for planning applications focusing on residential development, conservation, or local amenities, making it a noteworthy area for developers and planners.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £462,792 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
LSOA: Cornwall 033D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penwartha.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penwartha.

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 Penwartha based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Penwartha.

- Lowarth Gwyth Perrancoombe Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0HZ
Single storey extension with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Pensilver Penwartha Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0AY
Exception notice to fell x2 monterey Pines, some damage has already occured and now trees in danger of falling on road and power lines
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Trebartha Perrancoombe Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0HZ
Construction Of A Rear Roof Dormer To Provide An En-Suite, Bathroom and Increased Headroom To First Floor Bedrooms, A First Floor Extension Above The Existing Garage To Create A New Bedroom, The Addit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Moonraker Perrancoombe Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0JA
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T1 (Poplar) and T2 (Cherry) - prune back 3x roots to verge adjacent to driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-02
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- Polvelyn Perrancoombe Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0HZ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include The felling of a very large Fir tree (T1) Walnut tree (T2) - Light pruning to incude tidying up and visually balancing the crow
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-24
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- Lowarth Gwyth Perrancoombe Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0HZ
First floor extension with associated alterations, replacement conservatory and installation of solar panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Pencombe Cottage Penwartha Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0AZ
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a dwelling in breach of the agricultural occupancy condition in respect of planning permission 52355/c
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Penwartha in Cornwall

Property prices in Penwartha show an average sale price of £462,792, 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 Penwartha a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Penwartha includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cligga Head SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 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 Penwartha

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Penwartha. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Penwartha.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Penwartha were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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