Porth Kea, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Porth Kea, Cornwall.
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About Porth Kea
Porth Kea, a charming hamlet in the parish of Kea, is located south of Truro in Cornwall, England. Situated southeast of Kea village and across the A39, it offers a unique setting for planning applications within the picturesque Cornish landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 047B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Porth Kea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porth Kea.
- 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 Porth Kea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Porth Kea.
- - Communications Station Carlyon Farm Kea Cornwall TR3 6AJ
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) TO UTILISE PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Porth Kea in Cornwall
Porth Kea, a charming hamlet in the parish of Kea, is located south of Truro in Cornwall, England. Situated southeast of Kea village and across the A39, it offers a unique setting for planning applications within the picturesque Cornish landscape.
Property prices in Porth Kea show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Porth Kea a particularly low-crime area.
Porth Kea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Truro. 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 Porth Kea includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Malpas Estuary SSSI, Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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, Porth Kea 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 Porth Kea
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Porth Kea. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 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 Porth Kea.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Porth Kea were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).
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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.