Shortlanesend, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shortlanesend, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Shortlanesend
Shortlanesend is a village located in the Kenwyn parish of Cornwall, England, just two miles north of Truro. Historically known as Penfounder, the village features essential amenities such as a Methodist chapel, a village hall, the Old Plough Inn pub, a post office, and a primary school. Situated in the former Carrick District, Shortlanesend offers a blend of community facilities that may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 033A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shortlanesend.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shortlanesend.
- 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 Shortlanesend based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
248 planning applications found near Shortlanesend.
- - Penvale Farm Kenwyn Truro Cornwall TR4 9ET
Construction of new two storey side extension set lower than existing roof and a new single garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 38 Eglos Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9BZ
Proposed single storey front and side extensions with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA25/02617 dated 05.06.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Street Record Ashley Road Shortlanesend Cornwall
Under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended), Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Street Record Northey Close Shortlanesend Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 5 Eglos Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9BZ
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent Church Road Church Road Shortlanesend Cornwall TR4 9DD
Ultimate planning Performance Agreement for residential development (up to 150 houses) and associated works including access, drainage , landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 19 Bosvean Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DX
Single storey extension to dwelling including garage conversion without compliance with condition 3 of decision notice PA24/09519 dated 25.02.2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Chy Karra Church Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DD
Construction of storage outbuilding / Recycling & Bin Store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Rosewyn Tregavethan Truro Cornwall TR4 9ES
The installation of 32 ground-mounted solar panels with associated cable run to nearby dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 38 Eglos Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9BZ
Proposed single storey front and side extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - The Elms School Hill Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DU
Removal of a single storey extension to side of main house and the erection of a two storey extension to provide self contained accommodation/annexe in it's place
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - 27 Bosvean Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DX
Single storey side and rear extensions, first floor extension and conversion of ground floor bedroom back to garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Field Opposite Bosvean Works School Hill Shortlanesend Cornwall TR4 9DU
Certificate of lawfulness for existing wood store and shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 19 Bosvean Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DX
Single storey extension to dwelling including garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - Land West Of Cornelly School Hill Shortlanesend Cornwall TR4 9DU
Use of land for dog exercise area and associated office and store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Cornelly School Hill Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DU
Formation of new access, erection of single storey rear extension and annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - 24 Roseworthy Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9RR
To revoke the s.106 agreements dated 18.09.12, 08.07.14 and 02.06.15 and replace them with a new deed to amended the affordable tenure from unmortageable Shared Equity to Discounted Market Sale.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - 41 Carvinack Meadows Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9FJ
Single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 53 Carvinack Meadows Shortlanesend Cornwall TR4 9FJ
Single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling and installation of window in side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-30
View full details - - STREET RECORD Kenwyn Heights Shortlanesend Cornwall
Deed of modification to s.106 agreements dated 30.09.16 & 10.10.17 for 11, 12 and 13 Kenwyn Heights in Shortlanesland.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-09
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A brief summary of Shortlanesend in Cornwall
Shortlanesend is a village located in the Kenwyn parish of Cornwall, England, just two miles north of Truro. Historically known as Penfounder, the village features essential amenities such as a Methodist chapel, a village hall, the Old Plough Inn pub, a post office, and a primary school. Situated in the former Carrick District, Shortlanesend offers a blend of community facilities that may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Shortlanesend show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Shortlanesend a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shortlanesend includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrick Heaths SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Shortlanesend
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Shortlanesend. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Shortlanesend.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shortlanesend were full planning applications (15), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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