Towan Cross, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Towan Cross, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Towan Cross
Towan Cross is a quaint hamlet located northwest of Mount Hawke in Cornwall, England. This small community offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications, given its proximity to both coastal and inland developments.
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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: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 040B
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Towan Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Towan Cross.
- 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 Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Towan Cross.
- - Briar Cottage Mingoose Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8BX
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely; 1) T1 Sycamore - Fell 2) T2 Sycamore - Fell 3) G1 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Somerville Mingoose Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8BY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed confirmation of commencement of works in relation to PA24/04517 dated 24.03.2025 for proposed stables plus change of use of adjacent lan
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Towan Valley Phase 3 Valley Resorts Porthtowan
Construction of up to 16 holiday units and leisure facility building, car parking, landscaping and other associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Victory Cottage Towan Cross Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8BN
Construction of side and rear extensions without compliance with Condition 2 of decision notice PA22/07718 dated 22.11.2022.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Towan Cross in Cornwall
Towan Cross is a quaint hamlet located northwest of Mount Hawke in Cornwall, England. This small community offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications, given its proximity to both coastal and inland developments.
Property prices in Towan Cross show an average sale price of £348,629, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Towan Cross area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Towan Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mingoose. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Towan Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Godrevy Head to St Agnes, 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 Cross 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 Cross
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Towan Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Towan Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 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 Cross were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Banns planning applications
- Goonvrea planning applications
- Mingoose planning applications
- Porthtowan planning applications
- Mount Hawke planning applications
- Manor Parsley planning applications
- Higher Bal planning applications
- Menagissey 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.