Wadebridge, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wadebridge, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Wadebridge
Wadebridge is a town and civil parish located in north Cornwall, England, positioned along the River Camel, just five miles upstream from Padstow. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 6,811, with the built-up area housing around 5,625 residents. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and development initiatives within the region.
Population: 6,811 (2021)
District: Cornwall
Website: http://www.wadebridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,294 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 009C
Crime Statistics
44 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 22
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- other-theft: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- burglary: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wadebridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wadebridge.
- 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 Wadebridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Wadebridge.
- - Tregarrac Trevanson Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7HD
New Driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Brae Cottage Polmorla Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7NE
Replacement of garage with garden office/store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 Whiterock Terrace Whiterock Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7EG
Householder & Listed Building Consent application for the conversion of an outbuilding to provide a bathroom and studio, replacement of front window, repair of portico and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 5 Whiterock Terrace Whiterock Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7EG
Listed Building Consent application for the conversion of an outbuilding to provide a bathroom and studio, replacement of front window, repair of portico and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Connect Church Molesworth Street Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7DS
Replacement of existing windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Storage Building/Garage Fair Park Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7PB
Change of use of workshop/storage building to provide a live/work unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Lanseague West Hill Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7EL
Proposed demolition of existing boundary retaining wall to facilitate the formation of a new off-road car parking/garage, with a patio terrace constructed over.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land West Of Trewen West Hill Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7ET
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 374 dwellings including affordable and self build homes, provision of public open space including community growin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Street Record Wadebridge Cornwall
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 42 Westerlands Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7EU
Two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Sunny Bank Blackwell Place Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7NL
Pre-application advice for Demolition of existing front, 1 (No.) storey flat roof extension to existing bungalow with external dimensions of 1.2m x 5.3m and replace with a new front, 1 (No.) storey fl
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - MGC Engineering Ltd Bradfords Quay Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6DB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use to improve waterproofing, thermal improvement and better working practices i.e manual handling and an extension on an existing outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Wadebridge in Cornwall
Wadebridge is a town and civil parish located in north Cornwall, England, positioned along the River Camel, just five miles upstream from Padstow. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 6,811, with the built-up area housing around 5,625 residents. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and development initiatives within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 6,811 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Wadebridge show an average sale price of £356,294, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wadebridge area recorded 44 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.
Wadebridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Breock, Wadebridge. 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 Wadebridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Amble Marshes 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, Wadebridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wadebridge-tc.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 Wadebridge
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wadebridge. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Wadebridge.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Wadebridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wadebridge were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dunveth planning applications
- Burniere planning applications
- Polmorla planning applications
- Trevanson planning applications
- Trenant planning applications
- St Breock planning applications
- Bodieve planning applications
- Trewornan planning applications
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.