3 Wellington Terrace Penzance Cornwall TR18 4SS

Pending PA26/02510
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
TR18 4SS

Description

Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely 1) T1 - Willow - Dismantle and Remove. The tree in question is a small Willow in poor condition situated in the back yard of the property. It is in very poor overall condition and in direct contact with the granite wall, in an unsuitable position. The tree is of no amenity value. It requires removal to ground level.

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
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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