Portscatho, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portscatho, Cornwall.
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About Portscatho
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.
Elevation: 18.8m
District: Gerrans
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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 Portscatho.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portscatho.
- 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 Portscatho based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Portscatho.
- - 32 North Parade Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5HH
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Large Macrocarpa (carpark) - Removal of the large limb extending over car park, thin and deadwood of overall canopy. 2 x mid size Macrocarpa (on lane)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 37 Gerrans Hill Gerrans Truro Cornwall TR2 5EE
Construction of side extension and associated works with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA25/07450 dated 11.12.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 20B The Lugger Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5HE
Proposed studio/home office ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 10 The Lugger Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5HE
Proposed solar PV panels to rear of Grade II listed cottage roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Curlew 28 North Parade Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5HH
Proposed alteration and refurbishment works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - The Crogan 44 Churchtown Road Gerrans Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5DY
Removal of summer house and erection of single story rear extension to create ancillary accommodation. Enclosed porch to front door.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Firs Churchtown Road Gerrans Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5DZ
Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and attached annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 15 Churchtown Road Gerrans Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5DZ
Erection of proposed garage/store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Footpath Adjacent To 24 Gwarak Gwel An Mor Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5AF
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) GGAM001:4:A: Mixed broadleaves. Crown lift to achieve 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Chapel House Well Lane Gerrans Truro Cornwall TR2 5EG
Construction of external terrace over an open-sided carport, ground floor porch extension and loft conversion. Re-roofing and partial external wall cladding using natural slates and installation of re
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Chapel House Well Lane Gerrans Truro Cornwall TR2 5EG
Demolition of existing first floor rear extension and construction of a replacement first floor rear extension with external balcony over open-sided carport, ground floor porch extension, loft convers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - 36 Churchtown Road Gerrans Portscatho Truro Cornwall TR2 5DY
Proposed Two Storey/Single Storey Extensions and Alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Portscatho in Cornwall
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portscatho a particularly low-crime area.
Portscatho has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gerrans, Portscatho. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Portscatho includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI, Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 3 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Portscatho
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Portscatho. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Portscatho.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portscatho were full planning applications (11), tree works (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.