West Youlstone, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Youlstone, Cornwall.
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About West Youlstone
West Youlstone is a hamlet located in north Cornwall, England, approximately seven miles northwest of Bude and north of Kilkhampton along the A39 road. It is part of the Morwenstow parish and is situated to the east of it, with the neighbouring hamlet of East Youlstone located just across the border in Devon. This rural setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Youlstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Youlstone.
- 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 Youlstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near West Youlstone.
- - Mobile Broadband Network Ltd Communications Mast Orange Cor45 Crimp Business Park Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) RELATING TO PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT AT EXISTING TELECOMS MAST SITE
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - West Youlstone Road From Crimp To County Boundary Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for new tracks
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-08-25
View full details - - Tamar View West Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Proposed steel framed shed for the storage of vintage tractor and domestic items.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2019-12-23
View full details - - West Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Proposed slurry lagoon
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-04-11
View full details - - West Youlstone Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Proposed roof and structure to create covered yard area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-03-18
View full details - - West Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Agricultural/Forestry Prior Notification for a proposal to build standing roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-11-04
View full details - - West Youlstone Youlstone Bude EX23 9PX
Installation of two vertical axis wind turbines, 18m to the hub, 32m diameter rotor and overall height of 25m AGL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-08-30
View full details - - West Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Screening opinion for the installation of two vertical axis wind turbines. The turbines will measure 18m to the hub and have a 32m diameter rotor; a total height of 25 m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2012-08-30
View full details - - West Youlstone Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PX
Screening Opinion request for the proposed erection of a single wind turbine
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2011-05-09
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A brief summary of West Youlstone in Cornwall
West Youlstone is a hamlet located in north Cornwall, England, approximately seven miles northwest of Bude and north of Kilkhampton along the A39 road. It is part of the Morwenstow parish and is situated to the east of it, with the neighbouring hamlet of East Youlstone located just across the border in Devon. This rural setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area.
Property prices in West Youlstone show an average sale price of £356,470, 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 West Youlstone a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Youlstone includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Meddon Moor SSSI, Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. 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 Youlstone 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 Youlstone
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Youlstone. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 154 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 Youlstone.
With an average of 154 days, decisions near West Youlstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near West Youlstone were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- East Youlstone planning applications
- Crimp planning applications
- Eastcott planning applications
- Woolley planning applications
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- Upcott planning applications
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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.