How long do planning decisions take near Bilberry?

The average planning decision time near Bilberry is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bilberry?

The planning approval rate near Bilberry is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bilberry?

The most common type of planning application near Bilberry is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bilberry?

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Bilberry, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bilberry, Cornwall.

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About Bilberry

Bilberry is a rural hamlet located in mid Cornwall, England, just on the outskirts of Bugle. Situated approximately five miles north of St Austell along the B3278, it lies within a region known for china clay extraction and is part of the civil parish of Roche. This setting may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and resource management in the area.

District: Cornwall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
LSOA: Cornwall 036G

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bilberry.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilberry.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bilberry based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bilberry.

- Carne Cottage Minorca Lane Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8QN
The proposed demolition of the existing outbuildings and the erection of a self-contained annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Bilberry in Cornwall

Property prices in Bilberry show an average sale price of £293,355, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Bilberry area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bilberry includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bilberry

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bilberry. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bilberry.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bilberry were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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