Polmear, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Polmear, Cornwall.
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About Polmear
Polmear is a quaint hamlet in Cornwall, situated along the A3082 road near Par Sands and the village of Par. It straddles the civil parishes of Fowey and Tywardreath and Par, with Fowey's centre just three miles away and Par railway station less than a mile distant. Historically referred to as East Polmear, the area now known as West Polmear has been called Charlestown since the establishment of its harbour by Charles Rashleigh. This location is noteworthy for anyone considering planning applications in the region, given its proximity to key transport links and the scenic coastal environment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,128 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 031C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Polmear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Polmear.
- 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 Polmear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Polmear.
- - 37 Polmear Road Par Cornwall PL24 2AW
Proposed outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 15 Polmear Hill Par Cornwall PL24 2AR
Erection of a new, 4 bedroom detached dwelling with detached garage in replacement of the existing dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 14 Polmear Hill Par Cornwall PL24 2AR
Proposed erection of a replacement single storey extension to the northern elevation, the erection of a single storey extension to the southern elevation, slate cladding the gable elevations and the e
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - The Old Quarry Polmear Hill Par Cornwall PL24 2AR
Submission of details to Discharge Conditions 3, 4 and 5 in respect of Decision Notice PA20/03756 dated 7th August 2020.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Polmear in Cornwall
Polmear is a quaint hamlet in Cornwall, situated along the A3082 road near Par Sands and the village of Par. It straddles the civil parishes of Fowey and Tywardreath and Par, with Fowey's centre just three miles away and Par railway station less than a mile distant. Historically referred to as East Polmear, the area now known as West Polmear has been called Charlestown since the establishment of its harbour by Charles Rashleigh. This location is noteworthy for anyone considering planning applications in the region, given its proximity to key transport links and the scenic coastal environment.
Property prices in Polmear show an average sale price of £251,128, 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 Polmear a particularly low-crime area.
Polmear has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tywardreath, Polkerris. 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 Polmear includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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, Polmear 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 Polmear
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Polmear. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Polmear.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Polmear were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tywardreath planning applications
- Par planning applications
- Kilhallon planning applications
- Polkerris planning applications
- Lanescot planning applications
- Treesmill planning applications
- Tywardreath Highway planning applications
- Penpillick 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.