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Planning in Scorrier

Approved
85%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scorrier in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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Around Scorrier

Postcode districts

TR16 226 applications in the last 12 monthsTR4 254 applications in the last 12 monthsTR5 108 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cornwall Council

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About Scorrier

Scorrier is a village located in Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Day, approximately 2 miles northeast of Redruth and 3 miles southeast of Porthtowan beach. The village sits at a key junction on the A30 road, connecting to the A3047 towards Camborne and the B3298 towards Carharrack. Historically, Scorrier was served by its own railway station from 1852 until 1964 and is home to A. E. Rodda & Son, renowned for producing clotted cream, making it a notable area for both local commerce and transport considerations in planning applications. It sits within the St Day district.

Scorrier sits at an elevation of 103.1 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 Scorrier show an average sale price of £295,755, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Scorrier area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Scorrier a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Scorrier has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scorrier 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Scorrier, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Scorrier. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scorrier?
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Scorrier. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scorrier?
The average planning decision time near Scorrier is 65 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 Scorrier?
The planning approval rate near Scorrier is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scorrier?
The most common type of planning application near Scorrier is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scorrier?
You can search and track planning applications near Scorrier on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.