Portholland, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portholland, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

Planning applications in Portholland are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Portholland

Portholland is a picturesque settlement located on the south coast of Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Michael Caerhays. The name derives from the Cornish language, combining 'porth' meaning 'cove' or 'harbour' with the personal name Alan. This charming coastal area may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments, given its scenic landscape and local heritage.

District: Cornwall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
LSOA: Cornwall 032D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portholland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portholland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Portholland in Cornwall

Property prices in Portholland show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Portholland a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Portholland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 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.

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