How long do planning decisions take near Kerthen Wood?

The average planning decision time near Kerthen Wood is 86 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 Kerthen Wood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kerthen Wood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Kerthen Wood?

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Kerthen Wood, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kerthen Wood, Cornwall.

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

About Kerthen Wood

Kerthen Wood, also known as Kirthen Wood, is a quaint hamlet located near Townshend in Cornwall, England, within the civil parish of Crowan. This picturesque area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for development due to its rural characteristics and local governance.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £319,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
LSOA: Cornwall 059B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kerthen Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kerthen Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kerthen Wood.

- The Piggery Bosworgy Road Townshend Hayle Cornwall TR27 6ES
Conversion of existing garage to house annex.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Kerthen Wood in Cornwall

Property prices in Kerthen Wood show an average sale price of £319,229, 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 Kerthen Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kerthen Wood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Kerthen Wood

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kerthen Wood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Kerthen Wood.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Kerthen Wood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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