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The Rectory, Dunheved Road, Launceston, PL15 9JE

EPC A7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
207 m²
2228 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 92
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Rectory

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Rectory is a detached house in Launceston (PL15 9JE). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (August 2023) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 207 m² the property is well over the postcode median (109 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Rectory ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Oct 2013
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2023from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD67toA92
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Rectory, Dunheved Road, Launceston, PL15 9JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at The Rectory is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

  1. Dec 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Works to a tree with a TPO T1- Semi Mature Lime (Tilia Cordata). Requesting removal as recommended by recent tree survey.

    Agent
    RJ Hosking Climbing Arborist
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PA24/08090
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2020
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    To crown lift Beech Tree (T7) over the highway to a height of approx. 5.2m and 2.5m over footway

    Agent
    Westcountry Woodland And Tree Management Ltd
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PA20/09156
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Rectory has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 9JE: £320,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Dunheved Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, The Rectory stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

92 (A)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above
Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Launceston district page.
Full Launceston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westgate Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Windmill Hill Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL15 9JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL15 9JE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 9JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.
FAQ

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