West Downs, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Downs, Cornwall.

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About West Downs

West Downs is a quaint hamlet located in north Cornwall, England, just half a mile south-west of Delabole. While often associated with Delabole, it remains a distinct settlement in its own right, situated along the B3314 road, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,634 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cornwall
• Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
• LSOA: Cornwall 027B

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 6
• criminal-damage-arson: 2
• other-theft: 2
• anti-social-behaviour: 1
• burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Downs.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Downs.

• 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 West Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near West Downs.

1. - Que Sera Rectory Road Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5HG
   Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA21/11307 dated 12/11/2021 to to increase the square metreage of the existing planning that was previously approved on the North elevation, and a
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
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2. - Street Record Mine Lane Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall
   Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009.
   Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-29
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3. - Rectory Road Lanivet PL30 5HG
   Exception notice for height reduction and branch removal for:- Group of Sycamores. Group of Beech, Sycamore, Hazel, Holly Field Maple and Oak. Small group of Beech and Holly, Beech tree. Small group o
   Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-23
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4. - Lanivet Village Green Truro Road Lanivet Bodmin Cornwall
   Works to trees under a Tree Preservation Order: T10 - Crown lift to achieve 5.5m clearance from ground level.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of West Downs in Cornwall

West Downs is a quaint hamlet located in north Cornwall, England, just half a mile south-west of Delabole. While often associated with Delabole, it remains a distinct settlement in its own right, situated along the B3314 road, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in West Downs show an average sale price of £289,634, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 12 crimes reported in the West Downs area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Downs includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, West Downs 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 West Downs

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near West Downs. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 West Downs.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Downs were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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