Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8AQ Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
PA26/03491
Description
Construction of agricultural barn and associated works Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
8 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Withdrawn
Varfell Cottage Varfell Lane Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Single storey extension with terrace over
2022
Withdrawn
Varfell Lane Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8YF
Construction of loading bay to existing packing sheds including reduction in level of exi…
2022
Approved
Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the provision of a loading bay…
2022
Approved
Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for alterations to two existing ag…
2021
With conditions
Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Change of use of land for siting of 14 caravans for seasonal agricultural workers
2021
With conditions
Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Submission of details to discharge conditions 5 and 10 in respect of application PA20/100…
2020
With conditions
Varfell Farm Varfell Lane Long Rock Cornwall TR20 8AQ
Change of use of land for siting of 49 caravans for seasonal agricultural workers and con…
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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.
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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