Trematon Castle, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trematon Castle, Cornwall.
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About Trematon Castle
Trematon Castle, located near Saltash in Cornwall, is a historic motte-and-bailey structure dating back to shortly after the Norman Conquest. Built on the ruins of a Roman fort, the castle features a 12th-century keep and resembles the later Restormel Castle. Its strategic position overlooking Plymouth Sound highlights its historical significance as the caput of the feudal barony of Trematon, situated just one and a half miles southeast of Trematon village.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,512 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 026B
Crime Statistics
17 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 8
- drugs: 2
- other-theft: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trematon Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trematon Castle.
- 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 Trematon Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Trematon Castle.
- - Mariner's Muse Antony Passage Saltash Cornwall PL12 4QT
Pre application advice for provision of new garage with studio/home office and new balconies to the existing dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Old Mill Antony Passage Saltash Cornwall PL12 4QT
Listed building consent for repair and extension to creek retaining wall in curtilage of listed dwelling. Incorporation of new balustrading to wall top
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - The Old Mill Antony Passage Saltash Cornwall PL12 4QT
Pre-application advice for proposed works to a listed building and guidance on works which have already been undertaken.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Trematon Castle in Cornwall
Trematon Castle, located near Saltash in Cornwall, is a historic motte-and-bailey structure dating back to shortly after the Norman Conquest. Built on the ruins of a Roman fort, the castle features a 12th-century keep and resembles the later Restormel Castle. Its strategic position overlooking Plymouth Sound highlights its historical significance as the caput of the feudal barony of Trematon, situated just one and a half miles southeast of Trematon village.
Property prices in Trematon Castle show an average sale price of £285,512, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 17 crimes reported in the Trematon Castle area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Trematon Castle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forder and Antony Passage. 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 Trematon Castle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lynher Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Tamar Estuaries Complex. 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, Trematon Castle 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 Trematon Castle
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Trematon Castle. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Trematon Castle.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Trematon Castle were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.