Tawhaven Coast Road Porthtowan Truro Cornwall TR4 8AG

Awaiting decision PA26/02310
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
TR4 8AG

Description

Non Material Amendment in respect of Decision Notice PA25/04878 dated 22nd August 2025, namely, door in gym in lieu of window and patio area outside of gym (Glynn Crest side); rooflight position in office moved and window size and style in office changed; door height in snug increased; 4 leaf sliding doors in dining room changed to 3 leaf sliding door set (width and height to remain as previously approved); division of glazed panel in master bedroom altered to be central; width of doors in master bedroom increased to match first floor window above; position of WC window on the first floor moved, and made smaller; garage roof alteration to accommodate additional PV panels and ridge height of garage increased; PV panels omitted from zinc roof above stairwell; new underground store room, covered with soft & hard-landscaping, and concealed from view. Access from the lower level; minor alteration to location of soakaway/rainwater harvesting tank. Please see Planning Statement for further information.

7.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#37 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #86 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 282
84%
Minor dwellings approved
1258 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
70 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
182 decided
4,956
Total decisions
367 refused in 2025