Porthilly, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Porthilly, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Porthilly
Porthilly is a quaint coastal settlement located on the east side of the River Camel estuary in Cornwall, England. Positioned just south of the larger village of Rock, it lies approximately four miles (6.5 km) northwest of Wadebridge, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to waterfront development and community enhancements.
Elevation: 9.3m
District: St Minver Lowlands
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,294 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Porthilly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porthilly.
- 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 Porthilly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Porthilly.
- - Rock Sailing Club Rock Road Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LB
Listed Building Consent to replace two existing steel columns with larger profile columns, with the addition of one extra column in place of an historic wooden support and replacement of existing pont
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rock Sailing Club Rock Road Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LB
Proposals are to replace two existing steel columns with larger profile columns, with the addition of one extra column in place of an historic wooden support and replacement of existing pontoon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Porthilly Caravan Site Porthilly Lane Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6JX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing facility block and erection of new facility block and erection of holiday let and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - St Enodoc Hotel Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LA
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (HMMP) and 12 (Biodiversity gain plan) in respect of application PA25/09355 dated 05/02/2026
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Tomhara Golf Course Hill Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include: 1) T18 Canopy thinning by approximately 30% 2) Crown lifting to a height of 3 metres. These works are intended to improve ligh
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Fig Tree Cottage Rock Road Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6JZ
Variation of Condition 2 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/05781 dated 23rd September 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Tomhara Golf Course Hill Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Works to Tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - Oak - Remove 3 boughs which are badly bent over and the remaining boughs to be fairly well trimmed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 22 Slipway Cottages Slipway Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Proposed alterations and extensions including loft conversion and removal of chimney stack from roof and first floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Clouds Golf Course Hill Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Application for tree works in a Tree Perservation Order (TPO): 3-4m height reduction, dead wood and broken branch removal on a Macrocarpa tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Sandy Cole Golf Course Hill Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T12 - Monterey cypress - Reduce lowest lateral primary branch growing towards the east by 2.5m. T13 - Monterey cypress - Reduce lowest latera
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Little White House Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LB
Proposed construction of a detached garage and swimming pool
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Gulland Golf Course Hill Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Extension to existing dwelling house and boat store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Porthilly Cottages Porthilly Lane Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6JX
Proposed replacement dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 1 Slipway Cottages Slipway Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 in respect of application PA22/07342
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Orchard House Rock Road Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LD
Non Material Amendment (1) to Application No. PA22/10777 dated 24th January 2023 for Proposed internal alterations to include an extension, namely, alteration to style of rooflight windows in new roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Polwartha Rock Road Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LB
Exception notice for works to remove the single dead branch from a mature Horse Chestnut tree (T73 in the Rock TPO Ref: E1/8K7B6/212).
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Porthilly in Cornwall
Porthilly is a quaint coastal settlement located on the east side of the River Camel estuary in Cornwall, England. Positioned just south of the larger village of Rock, it lies approximately four miles (6.5 km) northwest of Wadebridge, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to waterfront development and community enhancements. It sits within the St Minver Lowlands district.
Porthilly sits at an elevation of 9.3 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Porthilly show an average sale price of £356,294, 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 Porthilly a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Porthilly includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rock Dunes 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, Porthilly 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 Porthilly
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Porthilly. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Porthilly.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Porthilly were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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