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Planning in St Ives

Approved
82%
27 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About St Ives

St Ives is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish located on the coast of the Celtic Sea in Cornwall, England. Once reliant on fishing, the town has evolved into a sought-after holiday destination, recognized as the Best UK Seaside Town by the British Travel Awards in 2010 and 2011, and named the best seaside town of 2007 by The Guardian. This transformation has made it an attractive area for planning applications related to tourism and development in the region. The town has a population of approximately 10,748 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.

St Ives covers an area of approximately 9.4 km². 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 St Ives show an average sale price of £342,250, 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 Ives a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Ives has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Ives 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near St Ives, 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, 100 planning applications were submitted near St Ives. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Ives?
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near St Ives. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Ives?
The average planning decision time near St Ives is 46 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 Ives?
The planning approval rate near St Ives is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Ives?
The most common type of planning application near St Ives is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Ives?
You can search and track planning applications near St Ives on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.