How long do planning decisions take near Porthallow?

The average planning decision time near Porthallow is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Porthallow?

The planning approval rate near Porthallow is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Porthallow?

The most common type of planning application near Porthallow is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Porthallow?

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Porthallow, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Porthallow, Cornwall.

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About Porthallow

Porthallow is a quaint fishing village located on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, and is part of the St Keverne parish. Nestled north of St Keverne village, the village features a single road and includes the local pub, the Five Pilchards, which pays homage to its pilchard fishery heritage. As a midpoint on the South West Coast Path and within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Porthallow offers scenic surroundings that may influence planning applications in the area.

District: St Keverne

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
LSOA: Cornwall 037E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Porthallow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porthallow.

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 Porthallow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Porthallow.

- The Old Vicarage Talland Bay Looe Cornwall PL13 2JA
Proposed replacement shed, new glass house and pond
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Porthallow in Cornwall

Property prices in Porthallow show an average sale price of £338,130, 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 Porthallow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Porthallow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Polyne Quarry SSSI, Talland Barton Farm SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Porthallow

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Porthallow. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Porthallow.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Porthallow were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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