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Planning in West Looe

Approved
91%
40 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Looe in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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About West Looe

West Looe is a coastal town and civil parish located in south-east Cornwall, England, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 5,311, making it a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Looe district.

West Looe sits at an elevation of 78.9 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 West Looe show an average sale price of £330,062, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Looe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Looe has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Looe 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Looe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near West Looe. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (12), outline applications (5).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Looe?
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near West Looe. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Looe?
The average planning decision time near West Looe is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near West Looe?
The planning approval rate near West Looe is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Looe?
The most common type of planning application near West Looe is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Looe?
You can search and track planning applications near West Looe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.