Rumford, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rumford, Cornwall.
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About Rumford
Rumford is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, within the civil parish of St Ervan. For those researching planning applications in the area, it's worth noting that Rumford falls under the telephone area code 01841.
District: St Ervan
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,294 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rumford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rumford.
- 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 Rumford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Rumford.
- - Land West Of Lyngham House Rumford Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7RT
To erect an agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land North Of Henley House Rumford Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7SS
Listed building consent for the proposed conversion / reinstatement & extension of former store to self-contained dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Spinney St Ervan Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7TA
Non Material Amendment (1) to Application No. PA24/05818 dated 16th October 2024 for the proposed erection of a double garage with store room over and external staircase, namely, the provision of a do
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory St Ervan Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7TA
The proposed erection of a timber garden machinery store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Rumford in Cornwall
Rumford is a quaint hamlet located in Cornwall, England, within the civil parish of St Ervan. For those researching planning applications in the area, it's worth noting that Rumford falls under the telephone area code 01841. It sits within the St Ervan district.
Property prices in Rumford show an average sale price of £356,294, 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 Rumford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rumford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Rumford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Rumford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Rumford.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rumford were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.