How long do planning decisions take near St Allen?

The average planning decision time near St Allen is 6 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 St Allen?

The planning approval rate near St Allen is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Allen?

The most common type of planning application near St Allen is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Allen?

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St Allen, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Allen, Cornwall.

Cornwall · England · settlement

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

About St Allen

St Allen is a civil parish located in Cornwall, England, featuring the church town of St Allen as its isolated hamlet. The primary settlement within the parish is Zelah, conveniently positioned on the A30 trunk road, just four miles north of Truro, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
LSOA: Cornwall 047D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Allen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St Allen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Allen.

- Roskief St Allen Truro Cornwall TR4 9QX
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for steel framed agricultural shed for housing cattle
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of St Allen in Cornwall

Property prices in St Allen show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 St Allen a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around St Allen includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 St Allen

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St Allen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Allen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Allen were outline applications (1).

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