Our Cornwall planning application record

Below is a full register of all planning applications submitted by Austin Architecture & design from the companies formation in 2017 to present day. Applications include Householder, Full Planning, Listed Building Consent,  Prior Approvals and Certificate of Lawful use. It also covers Discharge of planning conditions applications, and Minor Amendment Applications.

Link to Cornwall Council Planning

Applications Submitted

211

Withdrawn


16

7.5%

Approved


129

61%

Discharged


35

17%

Advice Given


16

7.5%

Refused


15

7%

Awaiting decision



0

Last updated:




30/07/2026

These figures cover applications submitted by Austin Architecture & Design since 2017. The approval percentage is calculated from determined applications and does not represent a guarantee of approval for future projects.

2026 2 Applications Submitted, 1 Withdrawn, 1 Approved, 0 Discharged, 0 Advice Given, 0 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.


Application Number - location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision

2022 28 Applications Submitted, 3 Withdrawn, 15 Approved, 5 Discharged, 2 Advice Given, 3 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.

Application Number - location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision


2021 33 Applications Submitted, 4 Withdrawn, 20 Approved, 3 Discharged, 4 Advice Given, 2 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.

Application Number - Location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision



2020 22 Applications Submitted, 0 Withdrawn, 13 Approved, 3 Discharged, 3 Advice Given, 3 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.

Application Number - Location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision


2019 29 Applications Submitted, 3 Withdrawn, 20 Approved, 3 Discharged, 1 Advice Given, 2 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.

Application Number - Location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision


2018 37 Applications Submitted, 1 Withdrawn, 23 Approved, 9 Discharged, 0 Advice Given, 4 Refused, 0 Awaiting Decision.

Application Number - Location - Validated - Decision Due/Issued - Decision


FAQs

Common reasons an application is withdrawn

Withdrawing a planning application is not always a setback. In many cases, it is a strategic decision that allows concerns to be addressed before a formal refusal is issued.

Applications are often withdrawn following feedback from the planning officer, consultees, neighbours, or specialist departments such as highways, conservation, ecology, or drainage. Concerns may relate to scale, design, overlooking, loss of light, access, parking, heritage impact, or missing supporting information.

Our team can review the issues raised, identify what needs to change, and advise whether withdrawal, amendment, or continued negotiation offers the best route forward. Acting early can help protect your project, avoid an unnecessary refusal, and improve the prospects of a stronger resubmission.

Considering withdrawing an application? Contact us for a clear assessment of your options before making a decision.


Why refusal is sometimes followed by a revised approval or successful appeal

A planning refusal does not necessarily mean the end of your project. The decision notice should explain why the proposal was rejected, providing a starting point for a revised design or a possible appeal.

Many refused applications can be improved through targeted changes to the layout, scale, appearance, access, landscaping, or supporting evidence. Where the council’s concerns can be resolved, a carefully prepared resubmission may have a much stronger chance of approval.

An appeal may be appropriate where the refusal appears inconsistent with planning policy, local precedent, or the available evidence. We can assess the decision, explain the strengths and risks of each option, and help you choose between redesigning, resubmitting, or appealing.

Received a refusal? Send us the decision notice and we can review the reasons, identify the most practical next step, and help you move the project forward.


Why planning outcomes depend on site-specific policy and constraints

Every site is different. A proposal that succeeds in one location may be refused elsewhere because of local policy, neighbouring properties, access, heritage, flood risk, ecology, trees, parking, or other site-specific constraints.

Additional restrictions may apply within conservation areas, green belt land, flood zones, protected landscapes, or near listed buildings. Local planning policies also vary between councils, and nearby approvals do not automatically mean that a similar proposal will be accepted.

This is why early professional advice is so valuable. We review the site, planning history, relevant policies, surrounding context, and potential technical constraints before recommending a design or planning strategy.

Planning a development, extension, or change of use? Speak to us before committing to a design so we can identify the key opportunities and risks affecting your site.



How early feasibility work may reduce risk

Early feasibility work can help you understand what may be achievable before you invest heavily in drawings, surveys, consultants, or a planning application.

Our feasibility assessments can consider planning policy, site dimensions, access, neighbouring properties, development capacity, heritage, flood risk, ecology, utilities, and other constraints. We can also test alternative layouts and design approaches to identify the most promising route.

Although no adviser can guarantee planning approval, early analysis can reduce avoidable costs, reveal potential obstacles, and prevent unsuitable proposals from progressing too far. It can also support better decisions about purchasing land, setting a budget, defining the project scope, and choosing the right planning strategy.

Before you buy, design, or submit, contact us for an early feasibility review and a clearer understanding of your project’s potential.