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Portscatho, Cornwall Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Portscatho, Cornwall. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from Cornwall council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Portscatho - Planning Applications & Local Development

Portscatho is a charming coastal village located on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, England, approximately seven miles south-southeast of Truro. With a population of around 1,500 residents, it shares its eastern boundary with the village of Gerrans, making it a key area for local planning applications and community developments. It sits within the Gerrans district.

Portscatho sits at an elevation of 18.8 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 Portscatho show an average sale price of £334,883, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portscatho area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Portscatho a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Portscatho has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portscatho 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Portscatho, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.