How long do planning decisions take near Portloe?

The average planning decision time near Portloe is 58 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 Portloe?

The planning approval rate near Portloe is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portloe?

The most common type of planning application near Portloe is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portloe?

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Portloe, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portloe, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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About Portloe

Portloe is a quaint village located on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, within the civil parish of Veryan. The village supports a lively fishing industry, with two full-time vessels, Jasmine and Katy Lil, actively fishing for crab and lobster in the nearby Veryan and Gerrans Bay, alongside a selection of leisure boats during the summer months. Its stunning scenery and scenic walking routes make Portloe a popular destination for visitors, which may impact local planning considerations.

Elevation: 64.4m

District: Cornwall

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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 Portloe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portloe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Portloe.

- Ow Crow Sunny Corner Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5RB
Proposed garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Sunnybank Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5RB
Proposed first floor garden room extension and terrace, extension of driveway to accommodate two vehicles
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Pondarosa Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5QU
Pre application advice for renovation and first floor extension (with overhang), including replacement roof and external cladding to existing bungalow, plus conversion of existing garage/workshop into
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-29
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- Ow Crow Sunny Corner Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5RB
Proposed Single Storey Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-11
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- 1&2 Cliff Cottages Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5RD
Listed building consent for the replacement of windows and doors to cottage on a like for like basis.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Land North Of Ship Inn Portloe Cornwall TR2 5RB
Pre application advice for the construction of a 4 bed highly sustainable, new build house on a brownfield site within the settlement boundary of Portloe Village.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Carpenters Sunny Corner Portloe Truro Cornwall TR2 5RB
Extension, conversion and change of use of existing workshop to a house and workshop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Portloe in Cornwall

Portloe sits at an elevation of 64.4 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.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portloe a particularly low-crime area.

Portloe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Portloe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Portloe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI, Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford; 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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Planning Activity in Portloe

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Portloe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Portloe.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Portloe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Portloe were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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