Saltash, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saltash, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Saltash
Saltash, located in eastern Cornwall, England, serves as a significant entry point to the region, often referred to as "the Gateway to Cornwall." Positioned across the River Tamar from Plymouth, it features notable landmarks such as the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge. As of the 2021 census, Saltash had a parish population of 16,288, with 15,435 residents in the built-up area, making it an important location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 16,288 (2021)
District: Cornwall
Website: http://www.saltash.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,512 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saltash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltash.
- 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 Saltash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Saltash.
- - 25 St Stephens Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4BG
Loft conversion to create to extra bedrooms with a shared dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Coombe Barn Babis Lane St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4ET
Exception Notice to fell large, mature ash tree due to being rotten
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 28 Spencer Gardens St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4PE
Conversion of existing garage to residential use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Bishop Cornish C Of E VA Primary School Lynher Drive St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4PA
Pre application advice for erection of a single-storey SEND unit, hard and soft landscaping and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 9 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4BY
Proposed loft conversion with dormer and slate tiles on the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Pavement Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS
Advertisement consent for installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens at 2 locations within Saltash
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Pavement Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS
Installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens at 2 locations within Saltash
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1 Deacon Close Saltash Cornwall PL12 4TE
Exception notice to Works to two middle age chestnut tree, to pollard both trees
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 19 Deacon Drive Saltash Cornwall PL12 4SL
Proposed enlargement of ground floor bay window, including extending down to floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 27 Coombe Road St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4ES
Application for tree works within a TPO Area: T1 - Oak - Re pollard one oak by approximately 2.5 meters back to previous cut points as indicated in the photos whilst being mindful to maintain shape an
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Brook Hill Cottage Coombe Babis Lane St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4ET
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Sycamore - Reduced to 4-5 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 74 - 94 Fore Street Saltash Cornwall PL12 6JW
Prior Approval for change of use of offices to 9 residential apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 39 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash Cornwall PL12 4BY
Alterations to windows, balcony, air source heat pump, shed and canopy, driveway widening.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Trees At Cedar Court Saltash Cornwall PL12 6DQ
Works to trees under a tree preservation order (TPO): T1 - Bay tree - Prune back to boundary line over neighbouring garden. G1 -Leylandii trees - Crown lift over neighbours garden to achieve 3 metres
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Saltash in Cornwall
Saltash, located in eastern Cornwall, England, serves as a significant entry point to the region, often referred to as "the Gateway to Cornwall." Positioned across the River Tamar from Plymouth, it features notable landmarks such as the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge. As of the 2021 census, Saltash had a parish population of 16,288, with 15,435 residents in the built-up area, making it an important location for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 16,288 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Saltash show an average sale price of £285,512, 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 Saltash a particularly low-crime area.
Saltash has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Forder and Antony Passage, Lower Fore Street, Saltash. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Saltash includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lynher Estuary SSSI, Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Tamar Estuaries Complex. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Saltash planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.saltash.gov.uk/. 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 Saltash
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Saltash. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Saltash.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Saltash were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- South Pill planning applications
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- Burraton Coombe planning applications
- Forder planning applications
- Riverside planning applications
- Trematon Castle planning applications
- Antony Passage planning applications
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.