The Towans, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Towans, Cornwall.
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About The Towans
The Towans, a notable area in Cornwall, encompasses a three-mile stretch of coastal dunes running from the River Hayle estuary to Gwithian beach, with Upton located at its midpoint. This scenic landscape is intersected by the South West Coast Path, making it a key location for planning applications related to coastal development and environmental conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £316,318 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 057D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Towans.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Towans.
- 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 The Towans based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near The Towans.
- - The Firs E20 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Retention of chalet with variation of Condition 2 of Decision Notice 1/90/P/1121/R dated 21/12/1990
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Penare 48 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 5 and 6 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/08159 dated 19.02.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Chycaron 17 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) for the use of a static caravan located within the curtilage of the dwelling know as Chycaron, 17 Riviere Towans, Phillack, Hayle, TR27 5AF as residential living a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Chy Moresk 51 Riviere Towans Phillack Cornwall TR27 5AF
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/07818 dated 12/12/2024 for Widening of the existing sliding doors to the front (NW) elevation and construction of a new opening to the side (
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ebb Tide B37 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Demolition of existing holiday chalet and construction of new replacement holiday chalet
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Bluff Inn 19 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Alterations to public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Penare 48 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Construction of Replacement Dwelling & Associated Works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Hayle Harbour North Quay Hayle Cornwall TR27 4BL
Non-material amendment to decision notice PA20/05161 dated 21.04.2021 to amend the approved proposal description.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Treague B11 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Proposed balcony and replacement fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - The Bluff 19 Riviere Towans Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proprosed installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment on the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of The Towans in Cornwall
The Towans, a notable area in Cornwall, encompasses a three-mile stretch of coastal dunes running from the River Hayle estuary to Gwithian beach, with Upton located at its midpoint. This scenic landscape is intersected by the South West Coast Path, making it a key location for planning applications related to coastal development and environmental conservation.
Property prices in The Towans show an average sale price of £316,318, 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 The Towans a particularly low-crime area.
The Towans has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hayle, Phillack, Lelant. 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 The Towans includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gwithian to Mexico Towans SSSI, Hayle Estuary & Carrack Gladden SSSI. 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, The Towans 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 The Towans
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near The Towans. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 The Towans.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Towans were amendments (10), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Foundry planning applications
- Hayle planning applications
- Phillack planning applications
- Lelant planning applications
- High Lanes planning applications
- Joppa planning applications
- Chenhalls planning applications
- St Erth planning applications
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.