Porthmeor, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Porthmeor, Cornwall.
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About Porthmeor
Porthmeor is a quaint hamlet in the parish of Zennor, Cornwall, comprising two farms: Higher and Lower Porthmeor. Located along the B3306 road that links St Ives to the A30, Higher Porthmeor is set inland, while Lower Porthmeor is positioned closer to the coast. This distinction is important for those considering planning applications in the area, as it is separate from the more well-known Porthmeor beach in St Ives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,255 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 058A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Porthmeor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Porthmeor.
- 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 Porthmeor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Porthmeor.
- - Porthmeor Farm Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR20 8YX
Listed building consent for first-floor extension, alterations & associated works to principle farmhouse; refurbishment of existing agricultural storage barns (including installation of external secur
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Porthmeor Farm Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR20 8YX
Works namely for: first-floor extension, alterations & associated works to principle farmhouse; refurbishment of existing agricultural storage barns; demolition of portal frame stable block; demolitio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Lower Porthmeor Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR20 8YX
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 in respect of Decision Notice PA24/06851 dated 03.02.25.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Porthmeor in Cornwall
Porthmeor is a quaint hamlet in the parish of Zennor, Cornwall, comprising two farms: Higher and Lower Porthmeor. Located along the B3306 road that links St Ives to the A30, Higher Porthmeor is set inland, while Lower Porthmeor is positioned closer to the coast. This distinction is important for those considering planning applications in the area, as it is separate from the more well-known Porthmeor beach in St Ives.
Property prices in Porthmeor show an average sale price of £410,255, 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 Porthmeor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Porthmeor includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI, West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lands End and Cape Bank. 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, Porthmeor 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 Porthmeor
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Porthmeor. The average decision time was 4 days.
The average decision time of 4 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Porthmeor were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (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.