How long do planning decisions take near Chapel?

The average planning decision time near Chapel is 55 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 Chapel?

The planning approval rate near Chapel is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chapel?

The most common type of planning application near Chapel is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chapel?

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Chapel, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chapel, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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About Chapel

Chapel is a small hamlet located in Cornwall, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the popular coastal town of Newquay. This quaint settlement offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to vibrant tourist hotspots, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,228 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
LSOA: Cornwall 018F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chapel.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Chapel.

- Treviglos Farm 2 East Road Quintrell Downs Newquay Cornwall TR8 4LQ
Retrospective consent for the conversion of 1 no dwelling to 2 no dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Land At Corner Of South Way And West Road South Way Quintrell Downs Cornwall
S106 Modification to remove the Local Connection criteria from 24 (of 30) of the Shared Ownership Properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Chapel in Cornwall

Property prices in Chapel show an average sale price of £368,228, 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 Chapel a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Chapel

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Chapel. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Chapel.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chapel were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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