Royal Cornwall Museum 25 River Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2SJ

Awaiting decision PA26/00521/PREAPP
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
TR1 2SJ

Description

Pre-application advice for Interior demolitions, alterations and refurbishment to existing museum building including upgrades to mechanical and electrical services throughout. Investigative opening up works to enable the design work related to this.

7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#41 of 282

Cornwall ranks #112 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 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
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #112 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