How long do planning decisions take near Gorran Churchtown?

The average planning decision time near Gorran Churchtown is 40 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 Gorran Churchtown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gorran Churchtown?

The most common type of planning application near Gorran Churchtown is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gorran Churchtown?

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Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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

About Gorran Churchtown

Gorran Churchtown is a village located in the parish of St Goran, Cornwall, approximately nine miles south-southwest of St Austell. Just a mile to the east lies Gorran Haven, the largest settlement in the parish, making Gorran Churchtown an integral part of the local community and planning landscape.

District: St Goran

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
LSOA: Cornwall 030C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gorran Churchtown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gorran Churchtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Gorran Churchtown in Cornwall

Property prices in Gorran Churchtown show an average sale price of £296,524, 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 Gorran Churchtown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gorran Churchtown includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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 Gorran Churchtown

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Gorran Churchtown. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Gorran Churchtown.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gorran Churchtown were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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