Porth Navas, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Porth Navas, Cornwall.
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About Porth Navas
Porth Navas is a quaint village in Cornwall, England, formerly known as "Cove" until its development as a granite port in the 19th century. Situated at the head of a short creek off the Helford River, Porth Navas lies between Mawnan Smith and Constantine, within the civil parish of Constantine. Its historical significance and picturesque location make it a notable area for planning applications and local developments.
District: Constantine
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 063A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Porth Navas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porth Navas.
- 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 Navas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Porth Navas.
- - White Lodge Anna Maria Lane Budock Vean Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include T1- Fir- Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Helford House Budock Vean Lane Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LH
Submission of details to discharge Condition number 4 (Construction Management Plan) in respect of Decision Notice PA25/05127 dated 01/09/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Pedn Billy Bar Road Helford Passage Hill Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LF
Exception notice for felling 5 dead trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - River House Budock Vean Lane Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LQ
Exception notice for works to fell T1 (Mature Monterey Pine) to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - River House Budock Vean Lane Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LQ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, Remove both T1 and T2, both Monterey Pine.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land Adj To Croft Cottage Port Navas Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RJ
Pre application advice for proposed conversion of garage with extension above for residence
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Ridifarne Bar Road Helford Passage Hill Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LF
Exception notice for works to clear dangerous trees that have fallen and to remove 3/ 5 standing trees that has been severely damaged by other trees
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Kinloss Port Navas Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RL
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, Turkey Oak Tree to be removed, Pine Tree to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Old Orchard Port Navas Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RQ
Exception notice for 3x Silver Birch, 1x Beech and 1x Oak for various works due to storm damage to make it safe for the property
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Llansenwith Budock Vean Lane Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LH
Works to Tree(s) subject to a preservation order (TPO) Locations and works shown within Lansenwith tree works.pdf
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Look Out Port Navas Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RL
Replacement of existing conservatory with a larger conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Bosoljack Quay Road Port Navas Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RY
Upgrade roof space to bedroom, alterations to existing dwelling and repairs following storm damage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Fowlers Landing Budock Vean Lane Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LQ
Works to trees under a tree preservation order (TPO) namely: T1 and T2: Beech -Crown Lift and Prune. T3: Sycamore - Reduce canopy by 2m. T4: Oak - remove lowest branch on north western stem. T5 - T8:
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Porth Navas in Cornwall
Porth Navas is a quaint village in Cornwall, England, formerly known as "Cove" until its development as a granite port in the 19th century. Situated at the head of a short creek off the Helford River, Porth Navas lies between Mawnan Smith and Constantine, within the civil parish of Constantine. Its historical significance and picturesque location make it a notable area for planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Constantine district.
Property prices in Porth Navas show an average sale price of £358,925, 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 Navas a particularly low-crime area.
Porth Navas has one conservation area within its boundaries: Helford. 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 Navas includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford; 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, Porth Navas 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 Navas
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Porth Navas. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Navas.
The average decision time of 27 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 Navas were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Durgan planning applications
- Mawnan Smith planning applications
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