Near Penlan Services Blisland Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4HH Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/01496 - Overhead Electricity Lines Approved

Proposal

National Grid are proposing to upgrade an existing overhead line between poles 43H85 to 43HJ15 and 43HJ15 to 43HJA5 near Penlan Services, Four Winds, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4HH and as per the plans attached. These works are necessary to make the electricity network 3 phase compatible which will provide customers with 3 phase connection to our distribution network. The overhead line route is approximately 1.7 kilometres in length and the main scope of the works will be to install a 3rd wire with the necessary additional fixtures and fittings to support the new line. The new line will attach to insulators on the cross arms of the existing poles and will be in between the two existing outer wires meaning that the visual impact of this additional 3rd wire is considered very minimal. This section of line was refurbished several years ago so it is anticipated that most of the poles will not require any changes however our team will inspect each pole before works commence and if any poles are identified to require replacement this will be done on a like for like basis with the landowners consent and ensuring the old apparatus is dismantled and removed from site. On pole 43HJ15 it will require an out of balance stay to be added to it, this is to keep the pole upright and balanced once the additional wire is installed. I have attached a street view plan showing the works area extents and a network plan showing the line to be included in these works all highlighted yellow… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Mar 2026
Approved
9 Apr 2026

Approved on 9 Apr 2026 · Self Sign Off (Area Team) · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Cornwall
Application type
Overhead Electricity Lines
Postcode
PL30 4HH
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
Lanivet, Blisland And Bodmin St Lawrence
Parish
Blisland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Apr 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
9 Apr 2026
Decision level
Self Sign Off (Area Team)

Public comments

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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