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Planning in Helford

Only 8 decisions near Helford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Helford in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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Around Helford

Postcode districts

TR11 511 applications in the last 12 monthsTR12 159 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cornwall Council

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About Helford

Helford is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Manaccan, nestled on the south bank of the Helford River in west Cornwall. Approximately five miles south-southwest of Falmouth, it lies within the stunning Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and was recognized as one of the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020. The village features essential amenities including a pub, a village shop, and a sailing club, along with a seasonal pedestrian ferry service connecting Helford to Helford Passage. It sits within the Manaccan district.

Property prices in Helford show an average sale price of £285,933, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Helford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Helford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Helford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Helford.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Helford?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Helford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Helford?
The most common type of planning application near Helford is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Helford?
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