Street Record South Pier Penzance Cornwall

Awaiting decision PA26/02623
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
TR18 4AB

Description

Listed Building Consent for masonry repairs to the Lighthouse Pier at Penzance Harbour to arrest ongoing degradation of the pier, and movement around the lighthouse structure at the eastern end. The works may also involve investigative coring to determine the internal composition of the pier

Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#37 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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.

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 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