How long do planning decisions take near Carharrack?

The average planning decision time near Carharrack is 78 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 Carharrack?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Carharrack?

The most common type of planning application near Carharrack is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carharrack?

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Carharrack, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carharrack, Cornwall.

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About Carharrack

Carharrack is a civil parish and village located in west Cornwall, England, just two miles east of Redruth. Nestled in a historic mining region, this area presents unique opportunities and challenges for planning applications, reflecting its rich industrial heritage and evolving community needs.

Population: 1,537 (2021)

District: Cornwall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £263,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
LSOA: Cornwall 050C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Carharrack.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Carharrack based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Carharrack.

- 10 Foxes Row Trevarth Road Trevarth Carharrack Redruth Cornwall TR16 5RY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed replacement of an existing conservatory with a larger conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Willowford Little Carharrack Carharrack Redruth Cornwall TR16 5RS
To form revised access to dwelling and stable block by creation of track across agricultural land
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 39 Trevince Parc Carharrack Redruth Cornwall TR16 5QX
Single storey side extension to provide wheelchair accessible living for resident with disabilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Land Adj To Poldice Valley Chenhale Carharrack Redruth Cornwall TR16 5RB
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 in respect of Decision Notice PA20/08400 dated 24/02/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Carharrack in Cornwall

Property prices in Carharrack show an average sale price of £263,950, 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 Carharrack a particularly low-crime area.

Carharrack has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Day, Gwennap. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Carharrack includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI, Wheal Gorland 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 Carharrack

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Carharrack. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Carharrack.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Carharrack were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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