Search Penzance planning applications

49 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Penzance · updated daily · Cornwall Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 49 · received or decided in the last 90 days

10 - 13 Causeway Head Causeway Head Penzance TR18 2SNAwaiting decisionExtension to rear of existing building to create six residential apartments with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA21/10033 dated 27.06.2022.Received 6 Nov 2026PA26/07225
High Street Methodist Church Taroveor Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AAAwaiting decisionPre-application advice for the proposed conversion of now closed Methodist Church into up to 6 Flats.Received 5 Nov 2026PA26/01254/PREAPP
4 St Dominic Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2DLAwaiting decisionSingle storey, flat roof extensionReceived 4 Nov 2026PA26/07726
Phoenix House 8 Parade Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 4BYAwaiting decisionNotice of our intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatusReceived 29 Oct 2026PA26/07558
Alverton Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4STAwaiting decisionWorks to a middle age Ulmus treen, to fell to ground level due to tree being deadReceived 21 Oct 2026PA26/01190/PREAPP

Planning in Penzance

Approved: 80%; 77 of 78 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penzance in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

Decided by Cornwall CouncilCouncil page

Around Penzance

Postcode districts

TR18 224 applications in the last 12 monthsTR20 201 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Cornwall Council

For home projects and trades

Builders and trades: get new Penzance jobs that match your work. See Leads

Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

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. 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 £331,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Penzance area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Penzance a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Penzance has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penzance 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.penzance.co.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Penzance, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 221 planning applications were submitted near Penzance. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (54), discharge of conditions (24), tree works (22).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Penzance?

In the last 24 months, 221 planning applications were submitted near Penzance. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near Penzance?

The average planning decision time near Penzance is 50 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 Penzance?

The planning approval rate near Penzance is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penzance?

The most common type of planning application near Penzance is full planning applications, with 54 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penzance?

You can search and track planning applications near Penzance on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.