Widegates, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Widegates, Cornwall.

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About Widegates

Widegates is a quaint village located in south-east Cornwall, approximately 4 miles north of Looe and just 2 miles west of Hessenford, along the A387 road. Its strategic position makes it a point of interest for planning applications in the region, reflecting the area's blend of rural charm and accessibility.

District: Morval

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cornwall
• Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
• LSOA: Cornwall 028E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Widegates.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Widegates based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Widegates.

1. - 1 Farriers Way Widegates Looe Cornwall PL13 1FL
   Pre application advice for proposed garden room for the benefit of the occupants and also to act as a privacy screen against the overlooking and intrusion of the adjoining play park
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-20
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2. - Land North Of Little Chimneys Widegates Cornwall PL13 1QB
   Submission of details to discharge Condition 5 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/04709 dated 09.02.2026
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-11
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3. - Land Adj. Little Chimneys Widegates PL13 1QB
   Outline application for erection of four dwellings with all matters except access reserved without compliance of Conditions 3 and 5 of Decision Notice PA20/02271 dated 26.10.2020
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Widegates in Cornwall

Widegates is a quaint village located in south-east Cornwall, approximately 4 miles north of Looe and just 2 miles west of Hessenford, along the A387 road. Its strategic position makes it a point of interest for planning applications in the region, reflecting the area's blend of rural charm and accessibility. It sits within the Morval district.

Property prices in Widegates show an average sale price of £338,130, 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 Widegates a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Widegates includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Widegates 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 Widegates

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Widegates.

The most common application types near Widegates were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

Nearby Towns

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• Shortacross planning applications
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