Perran Downs, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Perran Downs, Cornwall.
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About Perran Downs
Perran Downs is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, near Perranuthnoe, Goldsithney, and St Hilary. Its proximity to the historic 13th-century St Hilary Church makes it a notable area for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and community development.
District: Perranuthnoe
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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 061D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Perran Downs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Perran Downs.
- 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 Perran Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Perran Downs.
- - Trevose Grove Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HN
Exception notice To fell semi-mature sweer chestnut tree to ground level as the tree is dead.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Chy-An-Gwel 1 Little Meadow Bampfylde Way Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9JJ
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - T1- Beech - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Kingswood Nanturras Way Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DG
Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of Two Self-Build Dwellings and Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Pen-An-Gelly Grove Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HN
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely 1) T1 - Oak Tree - Fell to ground.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land At Kingswood Nanturras Way Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DG
Pre-application advice for construction of single dwelling and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Kingswood Nanturras Way Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DG
Technical Details Consent for Demolition of Existing Dwelling, Construction of 3 Dwellings & Associated Works
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Barns Adj To Chywyn Belvedere Lane St Hilary TR20 9DJ
Submission of details to discharge condition 8 (BNG) and 11(materials) in relation to decision notice PA24/08998 dated 27.06.2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - STREET RECORD Nanturras Goldsithney Cornwall
Proposed to undertake the following 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: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Barns Adj To Chywyn Belvedere Lane St Hilary TR20 9DJ
Demolition of existing previously approved barn conversions and construction of sustainable self-build dwelling and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Treetops Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HJ
Exception notice for work to remove broken branches to sweet chestnut
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - The Lair Well Lane Perran Downs Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9HQ
Application for tree works in a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Removal of branches on a Macrocarpa tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Perran Downs in Cornwall
Perran Downs is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, near Perranuthnoe, Goldsithney, and St Hilary. Its proximity to the historic 13th-century St Hilary Church makes it a notable area for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and community development. It sits within the Perranuthnoe district.
Property prices in Perran Downs 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 Perran Downs a particularly low-crime area.
Perran Downs has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Relubbus, Goldsithney, St Hilary 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 Perran Downs includes 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, Perran Downs 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 Perran Downs
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Perran Downs. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Perran Downs.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Perran Downs were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Higher Downs planning applications
- St Hilary planning applications
- Rosudgeon planning applications
- Goldsithney planning applications
- Relubbus planning applications
- Halamanning planning applications
- Chynoweth planning applications
- Kenneggy Downs planning applications
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.