How long do planning decisions take near Bodelva?

The average planning decision time near Bodelva is 57 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 Bodelva?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bodelva?

The most common type of planning application near Bodelva is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bodelva?

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Bodelva, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bodelva, Cornwall.

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Planning applications in Bodelva are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bodelva

Bodelva is a hamlet located in south Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Blaise, approximately 1 mile west of St Blazey. It is home to the Eden Project, a significant horticultural attraction established in 2001 in a former china clay quarry, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments related to tourism and environmental sustainability.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £251,128 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
LSOA: Cornwall 031B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bodelva.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bodelva based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bodelva in Cornwall

Property prices in Bodelva show an average sale price of £251,128, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bodelva a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bodelva includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Bodelva

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bodelva. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Bodelva.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Bodelva slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bodelva were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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