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Planning in St Helena

Approved
100%
15 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Helena in the last 24 months, from North Warwickshire Borough Council's planning register.

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About St Helena

Saint Helena is a remote volcanic island situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1,874 km west of Africa's mainland. Part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, it lies 1,950 km from Angola's southwestern coast and 4,000 km from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This unique location may influence planning applications related to environmental assessments and infrastructure development on the island.

Property prices in St Helena show an average sale price of £258,603, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Helena 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 (February 2026). This makes St Helena a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Helena has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Helena 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 St Helena, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near St Helena. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Helena?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near St Helena. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Helena?
The average planning decision time near St Helena is 91 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 Helena?
The planning approval rate near St Helena is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Helena?
The most common type of planning application near St Helena is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Helena?
You can search and track planning applications near St Helena on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.