Porthgwarra, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Porthgwarra, Cornwall.
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About Porthgwarra
Porthgwarra is a picturesque coastal village located within the civil parish of St Levan in Cornwall, England, nestled between Land's End and Porthcurno. The village is accessible via a minor road from the B3283, leading to a car park, and offers essential amenities including public conveniences, a small shop, and a café. The South West Coast Path runs through Porthgwarra, making it a convenient stop for walkers, being approximately 90 minutes from Land's End and 45 minutes from Porthcurno, adding to its appeal for potential planning applications in the area.
District: St Levan
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,312 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 070B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Porthgwarra.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porthgwarra.
- 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 Porthgwarra based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Porthgwarra.
- - Mordros Porthgwarra St Levan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JP
New 1st floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Mordros Porthgwarra St Levan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JP
New 1st Floor Side Extension to Mordros
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-11
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A brief summary of Porthgwarra in Cornwall
Porthgwarra is a picturesque coastal village located within the civil parish of St Levan in Cornwall, England, nestled between Land's End and Porthcurno. The village is accessible via a minor road from the B3283, leading to a car park, and offers essential amenities including public conveniences, a small shop, and a café. The South West Coast Path runs through Porthgwarra, making it a convenient stop for walkers, being approximately 90 minutes from Land's End and 45 minutes from Porthcurno, adding to its appeal for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the St Levan district.
Property prices in Porthgwarra show an average sale price of £307,312, 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 Porthgwarra a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Porthgwarra includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porthgwarra to Pordenack Point SSSI, Treen Cliff 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Porthgwarra 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 Porthgwarra
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Porthgwarra. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Porthgwarra.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Porthgwarra were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- St Levan planning applications
- Porthcurno planning applications
- Polgigga planning applications
- Trethewey planning applications
- Bottoms planning applications
- Treen planning applications
- Sparnon planning applications
- Crean 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.