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Rosevear, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rosevear, Cornwall.

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

About Rosevear

Rosevear, the largest of the Western Rocks in the Isles of Scilly, is located off the south-western coast of Great Britain. Known for its rich maritime history, the area is home to numerous shipwrecks and is near the iconic Bishop Rock lighthouse. Managed by the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, the uninhabited island is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and features significant archaeological and historical sites, as well as diverse wildlife. Note that landing on Rosevear is prohibited, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Cornwall
  • Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
  • LSOA: Cornwall 073B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rosevear.

Keyword Scorecard

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

  • 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 Rosevear based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Rosevear in Cornwall

Rosevear, the largest of the Western Rocks in the Isles of Scilly, is located off the south-western coast of Great Britain. Known for its rich maritime history, the area is home to numerous shipwrecks and is near the iconic Bishop Rock lighthouse. Managed by the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, the uninhabited island is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and features significant archaeological and historical sites, as well as diverse wildlife. Note that landing on Rosevear is prohibited, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Rosevear show an average sale price of £314,379, 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 Rosevear a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rosevear includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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, Rosevear 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 Rosevear

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rosevear. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rosevear may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Rosevear were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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