Tremethick Cross, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tremethick Cross, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Tremethick Cross are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tremethick Cross
Tremethick Cross is a hamlet located at a crossroads in the parish of Madron, west Cornwall. Historically significant, it served as a turnpike for the mining industry between 1863 and 1884, facilitating the transport of ore to Penzance's harbour. A toll house from this era still stands two miles west of Penzance, highlighting the area's industrial past and its relevance in planning considerations today.
District: Madron
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 065D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tremethick Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tremethick 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 Tremethick Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Tremethick Cross.
- - Parc-An-Growes Tremethick Cross Penzance Cornwall TR20 8UE
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Tremethick Farm Tremethick Cross Penzance Cornwall TR20 8TY
Proposed change of use and conversion of a redundant former Piggery to create ancillary accommodation to the Farmhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Tophouse Tremethick Farm Tremethick Cross Penzance Cornwall TR20 8TY
Conversion and extension to re-instate former farmhouse to dwelling. Installation of septic tank. Change of use of part agricultural land to domestic curtilage with variation of condition 2 of decisio
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Tremethick Farm Tremethick Cross Penzance Cornwall TR20 8TY
Change of use and conversion of redundant farm buildings to create a self-contained residential dwelling with variation of conditions 2 and 10 of decision notice PA25/07728 dated 31.12.2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land Adj To Tophouse Tremethick Farm Tremethick Cross Penzance Cornwall TR20 8TY
Change of use and conversion of a redundant traditional farm building to create a self-contained residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Chynoweth Lesingey Lane Tremethick Cross Cornwall TR20 8UE
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-11-11
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A brief summary of Tremethick Cross in Cornwall
Tremethick Cross is a hamlet located at a crossroads in the parish of Madron, west Cornwall. Historically significant, it served as a turnpike for the mining industry between 1863 and 1884, facilitating the transport of ore to Penzance's harbour. A toll house from this era still stands two miles west of Penzance, highlighting the area's industrial past and its relevance in planning considerations today. It sits within the Madron district.
Property prices in Tremethick Cross show an average sale price of £331,070, 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 Tremethick Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Tremethick Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Madron Churchtown. 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 Tremethick Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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, Tremethick 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 Tremethick Cross
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Tremethick Cross. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Tremethick Cross.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tremethick Cross were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.