Polzeath, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Polzeath, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Polzeath are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Polzeath
Polzeath is a picturesque seaside resort village located in the civil parish of St Minver, Cornwall, England. Situated about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Wadebridge along the stunning Atlantic coast, it offers a vibrant community and a range of planning opportunities in a popular coastal destination.
Population: 1,449
District: St Minver Lowlands
Website: http://www.polzeath.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £419,748 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Polzeath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Polzeath.
- 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 Polzeath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
391 planning applications found near Polzeath.
- - Street Record Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Haley Ridge And Windrush Highcliff Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6TN
Proposed extension and refurbishment of Haley Ridge and Windrush to include conversion of the garage at Windrush to overflow accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - PA26/04175 - Shilla Mill Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SS
Prior Notification for Temporary Campsite
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Coronation Gardens, Polzeath
'Polzeath Village CIC' proposals for a Community Building, including Surf Life Saving Club, Beach Ranger, Marine Centre & associated facilities at Coronation Gardens, Polzeath
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Farndon Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SB
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 3 (BNG), 4 (HMMP) and 5 (Trees) in respect of Decision Notice PA25/08949 dated 16/02/26
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Plot 3 St Petrocs Farm Trebetherick Cornwall Wadebridge
Proposed construction of a single dwellinghouse (replacement extant Class Q PA24/07272) with variation of Conditions 2, 9 and 10 of decision notice PA25/05298 dated 24/10/2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - St Petrocs Farm Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SE
Construction of two dwellings (Replacement of Class Q permission for 3 dwellings) with variation of conditions 2 and 10 of decision notice PA24/09337 dated 25.03.2025 (followed by appeal decision noti
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 21 Higher Tristram Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6TF
Proposed extension to provide a new bedroom with en suite, porch and exterior decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Fomer Fore Dore Nursing And Residential Home Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall
Professional Pre application advice for the removal of condition 3 (Principal residence Restriction) PA18/10820
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Cambrea Worthy Hill Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SG
Side and roof extension, new terrace, layout reconfiguration to make the home more accessible.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Moonstone Dunder Park Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SX
Green Screen Planting Trellis
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Gair Na Mara Dunder Park Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SX
'Proposed extension and re-modelling' with variation of Conditions 2 and 3 of decision notice PA25/03558, dated 25/07/2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Westering Dunder Park Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SX
Addition of a ground and first floor extension, new roof covering, new windows and doors, new rainwater goods
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 12 Higher Tristram Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6TF
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, amendments to 3 no. window and door openings to suit amendments to internal room layouts, including lowering of sill to one window to form new door ope
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Farndon Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SB
Demolish existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings, and build a replacement dwelling, garage and storage annex.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Unit 1 Trebetherick House Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SB
Prior approval for change of use of premises to a single dwellinghouse (no external changes required)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pengliddon Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6SB
Replacement and extension of existing garage and minor re-ordering of house including the enlargement of window to create door to rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 1 Ham Field Trebetherick Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6EZ
Proposed extensions and improvements to existing dwelling and garage as approved PA23/10086 - plus new balcony to SW corner recess.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Ogilvie Highcliff Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6TN
Pre-application advice for the subdivision of the existing plot and the construction of a new family dwelling adjacent to the current property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Tregail Dunders Hill Polzeath Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6TL
Reserved Matters application following Outline approval PA24/01473 dated 24th February 2025 for the construction of new dwelling (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Polzeath in Cornwall
Polzeath is a picturesque seaside resort village located in the civil parish of St Minver, Cornwall, England. Situated about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Wadebridge along the stunning Atlantic coast, it offers a vibrant community and a range of planning opportunities in a popular coastal destination. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,449. It sits within the St Minver Lowlands district.
Property prices in Polzeath show an average sale price of £419,748, 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 Polzeath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Polzeath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rock Dunes SSSI, Pentire Peninsula SSSI, Trebetherick Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. 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, Polzeath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.polzeath.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 Polzeath
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Polzeath. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Polzeath.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Polzeath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Polzeath were full planning applications (45), amendments (14), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 82 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.