Prime Lostwithiel Building Plot with Planning in Principle, Couchwell Lane, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22
- Land size
- 0.17 acres
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive development plot extending to approximately 0.17 acres, occupying an elevated position on sought-after Couchwell Lane in the historic town of Lostwithiel.
Enjoying far-reaching views across the town and surrounding Cornish countryside, this generous plot offers an exciting opportunity to create a home in one of Cornwall's most desirable small towns. The elevated position provides a wonderful outlook, making it easy to imagine a property designed to make the very most of its stunning surroundings.
The site benefits from an established access together with existing garages, offering an excellent starting point for those looking to create something truly special. With plenty of space to work with, the plot presents an increasingly rare opportunity to secure land in a well-established residential location.
Lostwithiel is one of Cornwall's most sought-after historic towns, renowned for its welcoming community, independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and mainline railway station. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a short drive from the picturesque harbour town of Fowey and the South Cornish coast, it offers an enviable lifestyle that continues to attract buyers looking to enjoy the very best of Cornwall.
Development opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly those enjoying such an elevated position with exceptional views. Whether you're looking to build your forever home or seeking your next exciting project, this is a unique opportunity not to be missed.
Planning Information
Permission in Principle has been granted by Cornwall Council under application reference PA25/05681 for the residential development of up to two dwellings.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-30
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
59 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lostwithiel School122 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Winnow CofE School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lanlivery Primary Academy1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lerryn CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England/Christian
- Luxulyan School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 107
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Bodmin College3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Type
- Academy converter
- Fowey River Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 676
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Penrice Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,405
- Type
- Academy converter
- Poltair School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 882
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Liskeard School and Community College9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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The Property Shop, Lostwithiel
26 Fore Street, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BL
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