Truro, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Truro, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · City
Planning applications in Truro are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £334,883 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 042D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
119 planning applications found near Truro.
- - 4 Richmond Hill Truro Cornwall TR1 3HS
Proposed rear first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 9 Pengarth Close Truro Cornwall TR1 2BP
Conversion and extension of garage to create residential annexe with variation of Condition 3 of Decision Notice PA21/06890 dated 24.09.2021
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - PA26/04659 - Old Bakery Studios Blewetts Wharf Malpas Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1QH
Prior approval for a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation of 112 roof-mounted solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Old Bakery Studios Blewetts Wharf Malpas Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1QH
Prior approval for a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation of 112 roof-mounted solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Truro High School For Girls Falmouth Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2HU
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 0056 - Western red cedar. Reduce crown by 2-3m. T022 - Pedunculate Oak. Remove branch stubs back to collar. Clear branches to achieve a 2.5m clearance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - PA26/04527 - Truro High School For Girls Falmouth Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2HU
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 0056 - Western red cedar. Reduce crown by 2-3m. T022 - Pedunculate Oak. Remove branch stubs back to collar. Clear branches to achieve a 2.5m clearance
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-29 - PA26/04232 - Boots 94 Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2BD
Advertisement consent to include: New fascia text. "Pharmacy" text to be removed and replaced with "Health", new illuminated signage within window, new window vinyl and new free standing digital totem
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-18 - PA26/04135 - Flat 3 Gwendroc House Barrack Lane Truro Cornwall TR1 2DS
Works to trees with a TP0: ;Pruning works to various trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Flat 3 Gwendroc House Barrack Lane Truro Cornwall TR1 2DS
Works to trees with a TPO ;Pruning works to various trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - PA26/04107 - 22 Northfield Drive Truro Cornwall TR1 2BS
Conversion of garage, first floor extension and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 94 Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2BD
Alterations to shopfront, existing doors to be replaced/removed and replacement of single fascia panel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Truro Public Library Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 1EP
Replacement of existing external fire escape staircase with new freestanding galvanised steel structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Cornwall Council Truro Public Library Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 1EP
Listed building consent for replacement of existing external fire escape staircase with new freestanding galvanised steel structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - PA26/03717 - 23 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2LS
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 3 (Fenestration Materials) and 6 (Replacement basement level doors, basement toilet window and any upvc rainwater goods) in respect of Decision Not
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 23 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2LS
Submission of details to discharge Condition numbers 3 (Fenestration Materials) and 6 (Replacement basement level doors, basement toilet window and any upvc rainwater goods) in respect of Decision Not
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - PA26/03533 - Harbour Offices Town Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2HJ
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 CEMP in respect of Decision Notice PA25/08860 dated 23.03.2026
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 109A Kenwyn Street Truro Cornwall TR1 3DJ
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA25/05697 dated 31.10.2025 to allow 1, the previously illustrated decking finish to the new seating area is proposed to be amended to now be form
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 10 St Nicholas Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2RL
Advertisement consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Nationwide Unit 4 Pydar Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2BD
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - PA26/03495 - 109A Kenwyn Street Truro Cornwall TR1 3DJ
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA25/05697 dated 31.10.2025 to allow 1, the previously illustrated decking finish to the new seating area is proposed to be amended to now be form
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-21
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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 £334,883, 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 Truro a particularly low-crime area.
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, 177 planning applications were submitted near Truro. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 53 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 full planning applications (35), tree works (34), listed building and heritage (31). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 156 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 20 applications
- Awaiting decision: 141 applications
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