How long do planning decisions take near Kea?

The average planning decision time near Kea is 41 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 Kea?

The planning approval rate near Kea is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kea?

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

How can I track planning applications near Kea?

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Kea, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kea, Cornwall.

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About Kea

Kea is a civil parish and village located in Cornwall, England, just south of Truro. Historically part of a mining region, it features a sprawling landscape that may influence planning applications, particularly in relation to land use and development in this unique area.

Population: 1,608 (2021)

District: Cornwall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
LSOA: Cornwall 059C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kea.

- Land East Of Trenwyth Penwethers Kea Truro Cornwall TR3 6EA
Prior approval for proposed change of use of existing barn to a dwelling house with operations necessary for the conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Kea in Cornwall

Property prices in Kea show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Kea a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carrine Common & Penwethers SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Carrine Common. 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 Kea

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Kea. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Kea.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kea were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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