Tresillian, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tresillian, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Tresillian
Tresillian is a quaint village located within the civil parish of St Clement in mid Cornwall, just three miles east of Truro along the A390 road. Its name, often interpreted as "a place of eels," is more accurately believed to refer to the "farm/settlement of a man called Sulyen," reflecting the area's rich historical context. For those researching planning applications, Tresillian offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban amenities.
Elevation: 6m
District: St Clement
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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: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 032D
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tresillian.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tresillian.
- 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 Tresillian based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Tresillian.
- - 18 Higher Polsue Way Tresillian Truro Cornwall TR2 4BG
Loft conversion, external alterations and construction of car parking spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Tresillian in Cornwall
Tresillian is a quaint village located within the civil parish of St Clement in mid Cornwall, just three miles east of Truro along the A390 road. Its name, often interpreted as "a place of eels," is more accurately believed to refer to the "farm/settlement of a man called Sulyen," reflecting the area's rich historical context. For those researching planning applications, Tresillian offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban amenities. It sits within the St Clement district.
Tresillian sits at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Tresillian show an average sale price of £348,629, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Tresillian is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tresillian includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford. 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, Tresillian 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 Tresillian
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tresillian.
The most common application types near Tresillian were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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.