How long do planning decisions take near Lower Menadue?

The average planning decision time near Lower Menadue is 68 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 Lower Menadue?

The planning approval rate near Lower Menadue is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Menadue?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lower Menadue?

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Lower Menadue, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Menadue, Cornwall.

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

About Lower Menadue

Lower Menadue is a small hamlet located within the civil parish of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England. Positioned approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north of St Austell, this quaint locality offers potential for various planning applications, given its proximity to larger towns and natural surroundings.

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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 036G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Menadue.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Menadue based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lower Menadue.

- Lower Menadue Bungalow Luxulyan Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5DR
Change of use of land to residential and proposed side extension with garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Lower Menadue Bungalow Luxulyan Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5DR
Proposed side extension with garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Higher Menadue Farmhouse Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8QW
Listed Building Consent for proposed internal alterations to the first floor and total refurbishment to internal and external areas of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Lower Menadue in Cornwall

Property prices in Lower Menadue 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 Lower Menadue a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Menadue 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 Lower Menadue

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lower Menadue. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Lower Menadue.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Lower Menadue slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Menadue were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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