Search Praa Sands planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Praa Sands · updated daily · Cornwall Council
- Ocean Heights 12 Trewartha Road Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9STAwaiting decisionProposed alteration of roof to conservatory on south west elevation and revised window to north west elevationReceived 2 Nov 2026PA26/07405
- Redundant Building Adj To Park Lodge Pengersick Lane Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9SQAwaiting decisionDemolition of former commercial premises and construction of 2 dwellingsReceived 28 Oct 2026PA26/07516
- Land West Of Sandy Cove Bungalows Sandy Cove Bungalows Castle Drive Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9TGAwaiting decisionConstruction of shed/outbuilding to be positioned within part of the existing double parking area to house gym equipmentReceived 28 Oct 2026PA26/06948
- Fernhill Helston Road Germoe Penzance Cornwall TR20 9AAAwaiting decisionTechnical Details Consent for the erection of one dwelling following the grant of a Permission in Principal on date PA25/00689Received 20 Oct 2026PA26/07195
- Kerenza Sands Castle Drive Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9TFAwaiting decisionFirst Floor Extension, Internal Alterations & Associated WorksReceived 30 Sep 2026PA26/05851
Planning in Praa Sands
- Approved
- 82%
- 18 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Praa Sands in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.
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TR20 201 applications in the last 12 monthsTR13 252 applications in the last 12 months
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About Praa Sands
Praa Sands is a picturesque coastal village in the civil parish of Breage, Cornwall, located off the A394 road between Helston and Penzance. Once thriving due to the local mining industry, it has transitioned into a popular tourist destination, drawing surfers and walkers to its stunning white-sand beach. A notable feature is a Second World War Type 24 pillbox, which has been affected by coastal erosion and now rests on the beach, adding historical interest to the area. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Praa Sands sits at an elevation of 32.3 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 Praa Sands show an average sale price of £331,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Praa Sands 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 Praa Sands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Praa Sands has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Praa Sands 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Praa Sands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Praa Sands. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), tree works (3).