Mount Folly Square Mount Folly Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2DQ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/00313/PREAPP - Pre-Application Publicly Available Decided

Proposal

Pre-application advice for installation of a semi-permanent weatherproofing structure at Mount Folly, intended to improve comfort, usability and year-round resilience while maintaining the openness and historic character of this important civic space. Mount Folly plays a central role in the town centre, hosting markets, community events and seasonal activities. Exposure to adverse weather currently limits use and can affect event delivery, trader viability and visitor experience. The proposed semi-permanent, reversible structure is intended to support increased year-round activity without altering the square's spatial qualities or its historic setting. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Mar 2026
Closed - advice given
20 Apr 2026

Closed - advice given on 20 Apr 2026 · Self Sign Off (Area Team) · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Pre-Application Publicly Available
Postcode
PL31 2DQ
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
Bodmin St Petroc
Parish
Bodmin
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Closed - advice given
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Self Sign Off (Area Team)
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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