Widemouth Bay, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Widemouth Bay, Cornwall.
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About Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay is a picturesque bay, beach, and small village located on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, approximately 3 miles south of Bude. The area is rich in history, particularly related to smuggling, and features a variety of charming inlets and coves to explore. This coastal setting offers potential for development and planning applications, especially for those interested in preserving its historical significance and natural beauty.
District: Poundstock
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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 002A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Widemouth Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Widemouth Bay.
- 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 Widemouth Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Widemouth Bay.
- - Ty Gwyn Long Park Drive Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall EX23 0AN
Proposed extension and alteration works together with separate Garage with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA24/05210 dated 02.10.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Sea Reach Marine Drive Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall EX23 0AQ
Demolition of two residential dwellings and garages and replaced with one self-build residential dwelling and detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land And Buildings Adjacent To The Bay View Inn Marine Drive Widemouth Bay Bude EX23 0AW
Construction of two replacement dwellings including demolition of existing dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Widemouth Bay in Cornwall
Widemouth Bay is a picturesque bay, beach, and small village located on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, approximately 3 miles south of Bude. The area is rich in history, particularly related to smuggling, and features a variety of charming inlets and coves to explore. This coastal setting offers potential for development and planning applications, especially for those interested in preserving its historical significance and natural beauty. It sits within the Poundstock district.
Property prices in Widemouth Bay show an average sale price of £356,470, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Widemouth Bay is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Widemouth Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast, Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Widemouth Bay
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Widemouth Bay. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Widemouth Bay.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Widemouth Bay were full planning applications (5), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.