How long do planning decisions take near Mount Hermon?

The average planning decision time near Mount Hermon is 70 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 Mount Hermon?

The planning approval rate near Mount Hermon is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mount Hermon?

The most common type of planning application near Mount Hermon is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mount Hermon?

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Mount Hermon, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mount Hermon, Cornwall.

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

About Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Grade-Ruan in Cornwall, England, positioned east of the A3083 road connecting Helston to Lizard. Notable for its historical significance, the area features a round barrow to the northeast of the residential homes. Once home to Ebenezer Chapel, this site has since been transformed into accommodation known as Ebenezer Cottage, adding to the community's unique character for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
LSOA: Cornwall 073E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mount Hermon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mount Hermon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Mount Hermon in Cornwall

Property prices in Mount Hermon show an average sale price of £314,379, 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 Mount Hermon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mount Hermon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Lizard SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Lizard. 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 Mount Hermon

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Mount Hermon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mount Hermon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Mount Hermon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Mount Hermon were amendments (1).

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