How long do planning decisions take near Gracca?

The average planning decision time near Gracca is 76 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 Gracca?

The planning approval rate near Gracca is 17%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gracca?

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

How can I track planning applications near Gracca?

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Gracca, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gracca, Cornwall.

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About Gracca

Roche is a civil parish and village located in mid-Cornwall, England, known for its striking Roche Rock, a 20-metre quartz-schorl outcrop that gives the village its name. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 3,381, which includes the surrounding areas of Belowda, Bilberry, Carbis, Coldvreath, and Criggan, while the wider ward population reached 3,867. This vibrant community offers potential insights into local planning applications and developments in the region.

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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 030B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gracca.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gracca based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Gracca.

- 42 Roche Road Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8PP
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 8 (Contaminated Land Risk Assessment), 9 (Remedtation) and 10 (Verification) in respect of Decision Notice PA25/04801 dated 16.10.2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Wheal Rose Roche Road Bugle Cornwall
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA22/04846 dated 26/06/2024 to allow plots 14 to 16 only, to change the 3 bedroom house to be on the western most side of the block of 3 dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Land At Wheal Rose Roche Road Bugle Cornwall PL26 8PP
Application for discharge of planning obligation PA22/04846 dated 26.06.24 to amend the affordable housing plan drawing and the housing mix within the S106 to coordinate with the approved planning dra
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-11-24
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- Peniel Bilberry Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8QT
Exception notice for work to prune a oak to provide safty clearance for overhead lines
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-28
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- Rose Meadows Molinnis Road Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8QJ
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 in respect of decision notice PA14/02951 dated 16th May 2014
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2015-02-10
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A brief summary of Gracca in Cornwall

Property prices in Gracca 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 Gracca a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gracca 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 Gracca

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Gracca. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Gracca.

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Gracca were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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