10 Market Jew Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2HN Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/01909 - Full application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from former cafe/hot food takeaway (formerly A5 use) and subdivision from one unit into a ground floor office and shop (Class E use) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Consultation
20 Apr 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Peer Sign Off · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Full application
Postcode
TR18 2HN
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Penzance Promenade
Parish
Penzance
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Approved (Statutory/one condition only)
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Peer Sign Off
Applicant
Show
Agent
T Pickett Designer

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14791682
Site notice
20 Apr 2026
Press notice
24 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #28 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #64 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #101 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
1180 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
67 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
194 decided
4,839
Total decisions
363 refused in the year to March 2026