Whitecross (PL23), Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitecross (PL23), Cornwall.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £544,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitecross (PL23).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitecross (PL23).
- 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 Whitecross (PL23) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Whitecross (PL23).
- - Blue Cottage Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use for siting of a caravan
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Trewarthenick Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Alterations to off road parking arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land At Hall Farm Old Road Bodinnick Cornwall
provide two three phase connections at Bodinnick, Fowey and to facilitate these connections there is a requirement to add a third wire over 8 spans for approximately 550m, from pole 43MAC19 - 43MAC27
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Mole's House Old Road Bodinnick Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LX
Construction of a balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - 02/00211/F - Penmarlam Caravan And Camping Park New Road Fowey Cornwall PL23 1LZ
Minor amendment for the change of window and doors positions on application no. 02/00211/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2003-11-26
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A brief summary of Whitecross (PL23) in Cornwall
Whitecross (PL23) is a settlement located in Cornwall, England.
Property prices in Whitecross (PL23) show an average sale price of £544,597, 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 Whitecross (PL23) a particularly low-crime area.
Whitecross (PL23) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polruan, Bodinnick, Fowey. 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 Whitecross (PL23) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Polruan to Polperro SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Polruan to Polperro. 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, Whitecross (PL23) 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 Whitecross (PL23)
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Whitecross (PL23). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 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 Whitecross (PL23).
With an average of 105 days, decisions near Whitecross (PL23) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Whitecross (PL23) were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 25% 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
- 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.