Polbathic, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Polbathic, Cornwall.
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About Polbathic
Polbathic is a quaint village located along the A374 road between Trerulefoot and Torpoint, nestled within the parish of St Germans in south-east Cornwall. Positioned at the edge of Polbathick Lake, a tidal creek that forms part of the River Tiddy and River Lynher system, the area is noted for its natural beauty, being within the Lynher Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This unique setting may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to environmental considerations.
Elevation: 5.3m
District: St Germans
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 029B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Polbathic.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Polbathic.
- 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 Polbathic based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Polbathic.
- - North Cottage St Germans Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3HA
Demolition of 1sqm rear porch on existing double storey residential dwelling; and replacement with double storey rear extension. Single storey side extension and single storey front porch extension to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Old East Iron Works Polbathic Cornwall PL11 3HD
'Reserved matters application for construction of 19 dwellings and landscaping following outline approval PA17/12198.' without compliance of condition 1 of decision PA21/10521 dated 21/01/2022.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Polbathic in Cornwall
Polbathic is a quaint village located along the A374 road between Trerulefoot and Torpoint, nestled within the parish of St Germans in south-east Cornwall. Positioned at the edge of Polbathick Lake, a tidal creek that forms part of the River Tiddy and River Lynher system, the area is noted for its natural beauty, being within the Lynher Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This unique setting may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to environmental considerations. It sits within the St Germans district.
Polbathic sits at an elevation of 5.3 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Polbathic a particularly low-crime area.
Polbathic has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Germans. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Polbathic includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lynher Estuary SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Tamar Estuaries Complex. 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, Polbathic 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 Polbathic
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Polbathic. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 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 Polbathic.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Polbathic take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Polbathic were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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