Port Isaac, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Port Isaac, Cornwall.
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About Port Isaac
Port Isaac is a picturesque fishing village located on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England. Situated approximately ten miles from the towns of Wadebridge and Camelford, it is near the hamlet of Port Gaverne, often regarded as part of Port Isaac. The village's Cornish name, Porthysek, translates to "port abounding in corn," reflecting its historical trade connections with the surrounding arable inland areas. This charming location may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to its coastal and agricultural heritage.
Population: 721
District: St Endellion
Website: http://www.portisaac-online.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £557,094 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Port Isaac.
- 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 Port Isaac based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Port Isaac.
- - 12 Church Hill Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RQ
Listed building consent for proposed internal alterations and minor external alterations to a listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 12 Church Hill Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RQ
Proposed internal alterations and minor external alterations to a listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Central Garage 3 New Road Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3SB
Revised re-development of Central Garage to provide a ground floor commercial unit, replacement ground floor garaging and a replacement four bed residential apartment on the upper floors without compl
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 19 Rose Hill Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RL
Pre application advice for replacement self/custom build dwelling due to failing structure (resubmission of withdrawn application PA24/08606)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 76 Fore Street Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RE
Proposed replacement of outbuilding to function as a home office. Changes to the main dwellings external doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Homer Park Farmhouse Homer Park Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3SR
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/04108 dated 24/10/2024 to revise the CIL charging plan and split Phase 1 works into Phases 1A and 1B
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Saint Endellion Barn Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3SR
Erection of utility outbuilding with variation of conditions 2 and 3 of decision PA21/05810 dated 29/06/2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 21 Middle Street Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RH
Listed building consent for replacement of roof coverings without compliance with Condition 3 of Decision Notice PA22/06136 dated 18th October 2022
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - RNLI Lifeboat Station 2 Middle Street Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RH
Changes to the main opening door width and door detail. Repairs to external finishes in-line with new opening and bi-folding main entrance doors. Replacement/refurbishment of windows and single door t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Cleardaze New Road Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3SD
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Application No. PA21/03525 dated 19th January 2022 (Conversion of garage roof space to studio/office)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Port Isaac in Cornwall
Port Isaac is a picturesque fishing village located on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England. Situated approximately ten miles from the towns of Wadebridge and Camelford, it is near the hamlet of Port Gaverne, often regarded as part of Port Isaac. The village's Cornish name, Porthysek, translates to "port abounding in corn," reflecting its historical trade connections with the surrounding arable inland areas. This charming location may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to its coastal and agricultural heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 721. It sits within the St Endellion district.
Property prices in Port Isaac show an average sale price of £557,094, 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 Port Isaac a particularly low-crime area.
Port Isaac has one conservation area within its boundaries: Port Isaac. 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 Port Isaac includes 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, Port Isaac planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.portisaac-online.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 Port Isaac
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Port Isaac. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Port Isaac.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Port Isaac slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Port Isaac were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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
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- Trelights planning applications
- Port Gaverne planning applications
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- St Endellion planning applications
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- Tregellist planning applications
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- Trevine 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.