How long do planning decisions take near Roche?

The average planning decision time near Roche is 56 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 Roche?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Roche?

The most common type of planning application near Roche is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Roche?

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Roche, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Roche, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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About Roche

Roche is a civil parish and village located in mid-Cornwall, England, known for the prominent Roche Rock, a striking 20-metre quartz-schorl outcrop that gives the village its name. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which includes areas such as Belowda and Bilberry, has a population of 3,381, while the wider ward population is 3,867. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its unique landscape and growth potential.

Population: 3,880 (2021) · Elevation: 181.2m

District: Cornwall

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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 027F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Roche.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Roche based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Roche.

- 64 Harmony Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8ET
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 2no dwellings (minimum 1; maximum 2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Land North West Of 39B Tremodrett Road Chapel Road Roche Cornwall PL26 8JE
Pre-application advice for detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 61 Edgcumbe Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8JH
Outline application for the construction of up to 5 dwellings following the demolition of an existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 39 Victoria Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8JF
Works to Tree(s) subject to a preservation order (TPO) T4 Ash tree to be reduced by 6m in order to begin a manged pollarded regime, as shown in annotated image 1 showing the line of topping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-12
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- The Old Rectory Fore Street Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8EP
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 in respect of Decision Notice PA23/02653 dated 25.05.23.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-09
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- The Old Rectory Fore Street Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8EP
5 day exception notice to gain a 1m safety clearance on the low voltage overhead powerlines.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-27
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- 24 Harmony Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8ES
Exception notice for works to prune a sycamore and leyandii
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-27
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- 25 Chapel Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8JE
Pre application advice for demolition of existing domestic garage and outbuildings to build two detached dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-25
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- 74 Victoria Road Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8JG
Retrospective planning for retention of external mono pitch roof and existing garage walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Roche in Cornwall

Roche sits at an elevation of 181.2 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Roche 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 Roche a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Roche includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roche Rock SSSI, River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI, Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI; 13 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Camel, Breney Common and Goss & Tregoss Moors. 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 Roche

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Roche. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Roche.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Roche were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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