Tolgus Mount, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tolgus Mount, Cornwall.
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About Tolgus Mount
Tolgus Mount is a village and district situated in the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, just northwest of the town of Redruth and across the A30 road. This area falls within the Redruth North ward of Cornwall Council and has a rich mining heritage, previously known for its tin and copper mines. Researchers exploring planning applications in Tolgus Mount will find a locality steeped in historical significance and potential for development.
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £263,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 049B
Crime Statistics
111 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 51
- other-theft: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 10
- shoplifting: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 7
- public-order: 6
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- other-crime: 2
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tolgus Mount.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tolgus Mount.
- 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 Tolgus Mount based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Tolgus Mount.
- - OS Field 6444 Tolgus Redruth Cornwall
Pre application advice for siting of static caravan for residential use under Gypsy Roma/Travellers status with new entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land South West Of Wheal Tolgus Tolgus Mount Redruth Cornwall TR15 3TA
Construction of affordable led development of four dwellings with variation of condition 2 in respect of decision PA21/01776 dated 09.09.22.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land North Of Kingdom Hall West Tolgus Redruth Cornwall TR15 3TN
Reserved Matters application construction of dwelling following PA15/10617 (Outline application with some matters - appearance, landscaping, layout and scale)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-05-31
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A brief summary of Tolgus Mount in Cornwall
Tolgus Mount is a village and district situated in the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, just northwest of the town of Redruth and across the A30 road. This area falls within the Redruth North ward of Cornwall Council and has a rich mining heritage, previously known for its tin and copper mines. Researchers exploring planning applications in Tolgus Mount will find a locality steeped in historical significance and potential for development. It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Tolgus Mount show an average sale price of £263,950, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Tolgus Mount area recorded 111 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Tolgus Mount has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redruth, Carn Brea, Plain-an-Gwarry. 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 Tolgus Mount includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Cornwall Bryophytes 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, Tolgus Mount 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 Tolgus Mount
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Tolgus Mount. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 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 Tolgus Mount.
The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tolgus Mount were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tolskithy planning applications
- Carn Brea Village planning applications
- Sparnon Gate planning applications
- Redruth planning applications
- Plain-an-Gwarry planning applications
- West Tolgus planning applications
- Broad Lane planning applications
- Pool planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.