The National Trust Chyvarloe Basecamp Chyvarloe Gunwalloe Helston Cornwall TR12 7PY Data via plota.co.uk

PA25/07395 - Full application Approved

Proposal

Change of use of the existing Penrose Bunkhouse, Chyvarloe, from holiday accommodation (bunkhouse) to office use for National Trust operational purposes including internal lighting and access points Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jan 2026
Consultation
21 Jan 2026
Approved
27 Feb 2026

Approved on 27 Feb 2026 · Peer Sign Off · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Full application
Postcode
TR12 7PY
Received
6 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Jan 2026
Ward
Mullion And St Keverne
Parish
Gunwalloe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Mar 2026
Decision
Approved with conditions
Decision date
27 Feb 2026
Decision level
Peer Sign Off
Applicant
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Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14339343
Site notice
21 Jan 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