West Tolgus, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Tolgus, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in West Tolgus are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Tolgus
West Tolgus is a village situated in the picturesque Tolgus Valley of west Cornwall, England. Conveniently located just off the A30, it lies south of Illogan and is positioned between Camborne to the northeast and Redruth to the northwest, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Elevation: 89.3m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £263,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 045B
Crime Statistics
71 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 35
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- other-theft: 5
- shoplifting: 5
- public-order: 4
- other-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
- drugs: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- robbery: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Tolgus.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Tolgus.
- 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 Tolgus based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near West Tolgus.
- - Chy Karenza North Pool Road Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JQ
Alteration and retention of existing dwellings with variation of Condition 2 of decision notice PA25/09303 dated 02.03.2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Romina North Pool Road Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JQ
Notification for Prior Approval for a rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Dormer Bungalow Richards Lane Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR16 4DQ
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: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Chy Karenza North Pool Road Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JQ
Alteration and retention of existing dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Baytree Higher Broad Lane Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JL
Proposed extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 51A Treloweth Way Pool Redruth Cornwall TR15 3TT
Single storey side extension to provide accessible bedroom and shower
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Sigma Spar Lane Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3UR
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/07434 dated 23/10/2024, namely 1) Removal of rooflights to craft room on North Side. 2) Reduction of Garage ridge height. 3) New window to ki
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land West Of The Meadow Grenifer Road Illogan Cornwall TR15 3SG
Erection of two new semi-detached dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Land South Of Pendeen Park Merritts Hill Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR16 4FH
21 new dwellings (Pendeen Park Phase 2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Land Adj To 6 Forth An Praze Forth An Praze Higher West Tolgus Redruth Cornwall TR15 3TW
Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for the Construction of 2 dwellings (access only)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - Tansaral North Pool Road Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JQ
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 4, 5, 6 and 7 in respect of Decision Notice PA22/07367 dated 19.10.22.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Adjoining Millgrist Lower Broad Lane Illogan
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION(S)Submission of details pursuant to Condition 6 of Decision Notice Number PA02/00332/F relating to the erection of eleven dwellings, six domestic garages and formation of access
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2005-06-28
View full details - - Adjacent To Lazy Acre North Pool Road Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR15 3JQ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION(S)Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10 relating to Decision Notice Number PA04/01014/F in respect of the erection of a two-storey extension and erectio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2004-12-03
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A brief summary of West Tolgus in Cornwall
West Tolgus is a village situated in the picturesque Tolgus Valley of west Cornwall, England. Conveniently located just off the A30, it lies south of Illogan and is positioned between Camborne to the northeast and Redruth to the northwest, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Cornwall district.
West Tolgus sits at an elevation of 89.3 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 Tolgus show an average sale price of £263,950, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Tolgus area recorded 71 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.
West Tolgus has one conservation area within its boundaries: Carn Brea. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Tolgus 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 Tolgus
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near West Tolgus. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 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 Tolgus.
The average decision time of 29 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 Tolgus were full planning applications (8), amendments (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.