How long do planning decisions take near Sithney?

The average planning decision time near Sithney is 40 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 Sithney?

The planning approval rate near Sithney is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sithney?

The most common type of planning application near Sithney is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sithney?

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Sithney, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sithney, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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

About Sithney

Sithney is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Cornwall, England, just north of Porthleven. With a population of 841 at the 2011 census, including the nearby areas of Boscadjack and Crowntown, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.

Population: 905 (2021)

District: Cornwall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,933 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
LSOA: Cornwall 071A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sithney.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sithney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sithney.

- Barn At Trelissick Sithney Helston Cornwall TR13 0RL
Change of use and conversion of redundant agricultural building to create a self-contained residential dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03
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- Trelissick Sithney Helston Cornwall TR13 0RL
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice W2/PA07/00407/F dated 03.05.2007 - Alteration to the description of approved development, to 'Alteration and part rebuilding of redundant barns to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Pednavounder Farm Sithney Helston Cornwall TR13 0AF
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3 - Roof Structure, 4 - Internal Finishes and 5 - External Pipework in respect of Decision Notice PA22/08396 dated 14.12.2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Street Record Sithney Green Sithney Cornwall
Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Sithney in Cornwall

Property prices in Sithney show an average sale price of £285,933, 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 Sithney a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sithney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Wheal Fortune SSSI. 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 Sithney

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sithney. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Sithney.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sithney were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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