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Planning in St Hilary

Approved
57%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About St Hilary

St Hilary is a civil parish and village located in west Cornwall, England, approximately five miles east of Penzance and four miles south of Hayle. This charming area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to key towns and the beautiful surrounding landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 825 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.

Property prices in St Hilary show an average sale price of £331,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Hilary 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 Hilary, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near St Hilary. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (10), tree works (9).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Hilary?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near St Hilary. The approval rate is 57%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Hilary?
The average planning decision time near St Hilary is 59 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 Hilary?
The planning approval rate near St Hilary is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Hilary?
The most common type of planning application near St Hilary is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Hilary?
You can search and track planning applications near St Hilary on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.