Towan, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Towan, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Towan are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Towan
Towan, located in Cornwall, is commonly referenced in various place names, but it primarily denotes the stunning three-mile stretch of coastal dunes known as The Towans. This natural area extends from the estuary of the River Hayle to Gwithian beach, with Upton serving as a notable midpoint. The South West Coast Path runs through these dunes, making it a significant feature for both conservation and potential development considerations in planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £594,623 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Towan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Towan.
- 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 Towan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
118 planning applications found near Towan.
- - Land Adj To Cheyney Trevose Estate Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JG
Targeted Planning Performance Agreement for outline application for the construction of 14 dwellings with some matters reserved (PA26/00018).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Plot 2 Rosevean Constantine Bay Padstow PL28 8JG
Submission of details to discharge Condition number 3 (Privacy louvres) in respect of Decision Notice PA24/04131 dated 24/09/24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Towan Farm Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Replacement dwelling (self-build and custom build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Towan Meadow Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Conversion and alteration (incorporating minor extension) to the existing detached outbuilding (carport and store) to provide annexe accommodation (overspill sleeping and amenity facilities) to be use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - The Towans Holiday Park Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Proposed construction of 4 No. replacement holiday units.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Plot 2 Rosevean Constantine Bay Padstow PL28 8JG
Submission of details to discharge the deemed biodiversity gain condition in relation to decision notice PA24/04131 dated 24.09.2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - The Towans Holiday Park Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Submission of details to discharge BNG condition as set out in any other additional information in respect of Decision Notice PA24/08884 dated 11/02/25.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - Plot 2 Rosevean Constantine Bay Padstow PL28 8JG
'New dwelling on infill land at Rosevean (Ref Permission in Principle Application PA21/01655)' without compliance of Condition 2 of Decision Notice PA24/04131 dated 24.09.24.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - The Towans Holiday Park Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 7 & 9 in respect of Decision Notice PA24/08884 dated 13/02/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Plot 2 Rosevean Constantine Bay Padstow PL28 8JG
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 7, 8 and 9 in respect of Decision Notice PA24/04131 dated 24th September 2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Harvose Harlyn Bay Road Harlyn Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8SF
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the dwelling despite a materially different contruction to the granted permission. The dwelling has also been constructed outside of the redline boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Land North East Of Harvose Harlyn Padstow Cornwall
Pre-application advice to provide between 3 (No.) dwellings across the site.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Harlyn Meadow Harlyn Bay Road Padstow PL28 8SF
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the field and barn for agricultural purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Brambles Trevose Estate Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8JF
Proposed demolition of existing house and garage and construction of replacement house, including associated external works without compliance with condition 2 of decision notice PA22/10271 dated 03.0
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - The Towans Holiday Park Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Proposed construction of 2 no. holiday units on the footings of 2 no. units with extant permission (reference 2007/00025).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - The Towans Holiday Park Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Pre-application advice (Follow up meeting) for proposed construction of 6 (No.) holiday units, as a replacement and upgrade of existing units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Towan Forge Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include T1 Elm -fell, T2 Macrocarpa - 3m crown reduction/reshape, T3 Elm 3m crown/reduction/thin, T4 Elm - fell, T5 Leylandii - remove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Towan Farm Cottage Towan Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8PJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include ELM (Tree A) fell. SYCAMORE (Tree B). Crown lift to 3m from ground level with pruning cut diameter limited to 60mm in addition
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Communications Mast Harlyn Road St Merryn Padstow Cornwall
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 to Utilise Permitted Development Rights
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Land South West Of Polmark Farm Harlyn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8SF
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for proposed self-build agricultural workers dwelling with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Towan in Cornwall
Towan, located in Cornwall, is commonly referenced in various place names, but it primarily denotes the stunning three-mile stretch of coastal dunes known as The Towans. This natural area extends from the estuary of the River Hayle to Gwithian beach, with Upton serving as a notable midpoint. The South West Coast Path runs through these dunes, making it a significant feature for both conservation and potential development considerations in planning applications.
Property prices in Towan show an average sale price of £594,623, 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 Towan a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Towan includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trevose Head and Constantine Bay SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. 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, Towan 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 Towan
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Towan. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Towan.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Towan were full planning applications (37), outline applications (14), amendments (13). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 78 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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