Penzance, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penzance, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
Planning applications in Penzance are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penzance
Penzance is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 64 miles west-southwest of Plymouth and 255 miles from London. Nestled in the shelter of Mount's Bay, it serves as a key port and the terminus of the Cornish Main Line, marking it as the southernmost and westernmost railway station in England. The parish encompasses not only Penzance but also the fishing port of Newlyn and several charming villages, including Mousehole and Paul, with a population of 20,734 as of the 2021 census. This bustling area presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, given its growing community and strategic coastal location.
Population: 20,734 (2021) · Area: 12.9 km² · Elevation: 10m
District: Cornwall
Website: http://www.penzance.co.uk/
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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 070D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penzance.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penzance.
- 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 Penzance based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Penzance.
- - 10 Alverton Terrace Alverton Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4JH
Pre-application advice for roofing works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Treleigh Trewithen Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4LS
Excavation of ground and the erection of a timber sleeper retaining wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Treleigh Trewithen Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4LS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed siting of a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Land Adjacent To A30 St Clare Penzance
Submission of details to discharge Condition number 5 (Footpath) in respect of Decision Notice PA24/04013 dated 15/01/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Boscean 2 Tredarvah Drive Penzance Cornwall TR18 4SU
Application for tree works in a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Remove all overhang branches on two Ilex Oak and felling of a Bay
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Grange Ivy Lane Penzance Cornwall TR18 4TP
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1 - Ilex Oak - Crown Reduce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 3 Wellington Terrace Penzance Cornwall TR18 4SS
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely 1) T1 - Willow - Dismantle and Remove. The tree in question is a small Willow in poor condition situated in the back yard of the property. It is in very p
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 24 Buccaneer Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2GD
Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed larger home extension namely proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 11 St Clare Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2PB
Listed Building Consent for Replacement windows and roof covering.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 11 St Clare Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2PB
Replacement windows and roof covering.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To A30 St Clare Penzance
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/04013 dated 15.01.2025: Minor amendment to boundary treatment to plots 44-39, 58-62, 65-69, 72-76 - planting a native hedgerow with a timber
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Accommodation Pentrea Hotel Alexandra Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4LZ
Change of use of existing guesthouse (C1) to a single residential dwelling (C3). No physical alterations proposed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Hawkins Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4LT
Exception notice for works to mature tilia spp tree, to remove remaining portion of crown which is now exposed to greater wind forces following pruning post storm Goretti, retaining the tree as a poll
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 Greenbank Alverton Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4ST
Pre application advice to resolve long term water ingress issues caused by the chimney, including the potential installation of a wood burner and flue and possible removal of the rear shared chimney s
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Boscean 2 Tredarvah Drive Penzance Cornwall TR18 4SU
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely; 1) T1 - Ash - Suffering the advanced effects of Chalara - Ash Dieback. It is positioned on top of a fragile stone wall next to the driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Alverton Cottage Alverton Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4TG
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Monterey Cypress - Remove. T2 - Pittosporum - Pollard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Wellington Place Penzance Cornwall TR18 4SR
Ground floor (single storey) kitchen extension incorporating existing outbuildings and galley kitchen within rear courtyard.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Treleigh Trewithen Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4LS
Exception notice to fell 1x mature Lime tree just outside property due to storm damage and clear failed stems in garden if access is available
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Alphington House Alverton Place Penzance Cornwall TR18 4JJ
Relaying roof using existing slates and ridge tiles. Installation of solar PV array to west slope of roof and incorporation of roof ventilators
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Alphington House Alverton Place Penzance Cornwall TR18 4JJ
Listed Building Consent for relaying roof using existing slates and ridge tiles. Installation of solar PV array to west slope of roof and incorporation of roof ventilators.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Penzance in Cornwall
Penzance is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Cornwall, England, approximately 64 miles west-southwest of Plymouth and 255 miles from London. Nestled in the shelter of Mount's Bay, it serves as a key port and the terminus of the Cornish Main Line, marking it as the southernmost and westernmost railway station in England. The parish encompasses not only Penzance but also the fishing port of Newlyn and several charming villages, including Mousehole and Paul, with a population of 20,734 as of the 2021 census. This bustling area presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, given its growing community and strategic coastal location. The Town has a population of approximately 20,734 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Penzance sits at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 12.9 km². 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 Penzance 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 Penzance a particularly low-crime area.
Penzance has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newlyn, Penzance, Madron 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 Penzance includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Penzance planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.penzance.co.uk/. 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 Penzance
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Penzance. Of these, 37% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Penzance.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penzance were full planning applications (48), discharge of conditions (20), tree works (18). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 10 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 17 applications
- Awaiting decision: 111 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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