Truro, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Truro, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · City
About Truro
Truro is the southernmost city in the UK and serves as the county town of Cornwall, England. Located 232 miles west-south-west of London, it is a hub for administration, leisure, and shopping, with a population of 21,046 as of the 2021 census. The built-up area has a larger population of 23,060, making it a key location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 21,046 (2021) · Area: 6.2 km²
District: Cornwall
Website: http://www.truro.gov.uk/
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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 044A
Crime Statistics
192 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 80
- anti-social-behaviour: 25
- criminal-damage-arson: 15
- shoplifting: 15
- other-theft: 13
- public-order: 12
- drugs: 11
- vehicle-crime: 8
- other-crime: 7
- burglary: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Truro.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Truro.
- 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 Truro based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
91 planning applications found near Truro.
- - Street Record St Marys Street Truro Cornwall
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) TO UTILISE PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Street Record Victoria Square Truro Cornwall
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) TO UTILISE PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AT CELL: CSR 104237
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Street Record Kemp Close Truro Cornwall
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) TO UTILISE PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 4-5 Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2AR
Advertisement consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign, one non-illuminated projecting sign and one 55" digital screen in shopfront window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 13-14 King Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2RB
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including replacement of SATM, decorative works, updated signage and installation of a new cash office safe; removal of existing external ATM with infi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 11 Richmond Hill Truro Cornwall TR1 3HS
Erection of new roof over central courtyard to facilitate the creation of an internal kitchen and provision of a first-floor fire escape walkway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 13-14 King Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2RB
Internal alterations including replacement of SATM, decorative works, updated signage and installation of a new cash office safe; removal of existing external ATM with infill to match existing stonewo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 7-8 Boscawen Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2QT
Advertisement Consent for nine non-illuminated signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7-8 Boscawen Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2QT
Listed Building Consent for the like-for-like replacement of signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 6 Strangways Terrace Truro Cornwall
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: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Royal Cornwall Museum 25 River Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2SJ
Pre-application advice for Interior demolitions, alterations and refurbishment to existing museum building including upgrades to mechanical and electrical services throughout. Investigative opening up
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Truro Methodist Church Union Place Truro Cornwall TR1 1EP
Listed Building consent for internal alterations, removing modern partitions and plumbing fixtures, and improving safety. Externally, new signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Lander Court Strangways Terrace Truro Cornwall TR1 2NH
Application for tree works in a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Dismantle to ground level a Holm Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Chy Bre Tresawya Drive Truro Cornwall TR1 2GF
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, TRUO185- Horse Chestnut, crown reduce by 2-3m. TRUO186- Horse Chestnut, crown reduce by 2-3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 15 River Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2SQ
Listed Building Consent for the Refurbishment & Conversion of an Existing Grade II Listed Building with a Material Change of Use, from Class E (whole Building) to Class E (Ground Floor) and Class C3 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 15 River Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2SQ
Refurbishment & Conversion of an Existing Grade II Listed Building with a Material Change of Use, from Class E (whole Building) to Class E (Ground Floor) and Class C3 (First & Second Floor).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 6A River Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2SQ
Listed Building Consent to remove rear scantle roof covering to East elevation and replace with nail fixed scantle roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 23 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2LS
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 5 and 7 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/09219 dated 26.02.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 15 Basement Offices Lemon Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2LS
Advertisement consent for 1No illuminated fret cut push through black acrylic letters and blue acrylic illuminated fret cut push through motif from a light grey powder coated aluminium internally moun
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 15 Basement Offices Lemon Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2LS
Listed Building Consent for the removal 1no internally illuminated fret cut push through sign behind window and installation 1no internally illuminated fret cut push through sign behind window
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Truro in Cornwall
Truro is the southernmost city in the UK and serves as the county town of Cornwall, England. Located 232 miles west-south-west of London, it is a hub for administration, leisure, and shopping, with a population of 21,046 as of the 2021 census. The built-up area has a larger population of 23,060, making it a key location for those researching planning applications in the region. The City has a population of approximately 21,046 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Truro covers an area of approximately 6.2 km². 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 Truro show an average sale price of £348,629, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Truro area recorded 192 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Truro has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Truro, Kenwyn Road, Truro. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Truro includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Malpas Estuary SSSI; 3 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, Truro planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.truro.gov.uk/. 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 Truro
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Truro. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Truro.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Truro were listed building and heritage (30), full planning applications (29), tree works (28). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 132 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 12 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 105 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.