Bishops House 17 Esplanade Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HY Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/02683 - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for the proposed internal alterations to convert an existing library / study into a bedroom with ensuite and wardrobe provision, forming part of the continued residential use of the building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Apr 2026
Consultation
8 May 2026
Approved
23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Peer Sign Off · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
PL23 1HY
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Fowey, Tywardreath And Par
Parish
Fowey
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved with conditions
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Peer Sign Off
Agent
Vertex Architecture Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14838331
Site notice
8 May 2026
Press notice
22 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 292. 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, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #86 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #116 of 292
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