Porthtowan Village Stores And Post Office Beach Road Porthtowan Truro Cornwall TR4 8AD Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/03314 - Outline Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Outline planning application with some matters reserved for the renovation and extension of existing commercial premises, minor alterations to existing Post Office and associated residential accommodation, and construction of a new commercially operated holiday let unit. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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. View full council performance
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