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Planning in St Stephen

Approved
80%
24 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around St Stephen

Postcode districts

PL26 284 applications in the last 12 monthsTR2 207 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cornwall Council

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About St Stephen

St Stephen in Cornwall is named after the protomartyr of Christianity, who was a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem. His teachings led to accusations of blasphemy, culminating in a trial where he delivered a powerful speech against the Jewish authorities before being stoned to death. This historical figure is notable as Saul of Tarsus, who witnessed the execution, later became Paul the Apostle, adding to the rich tapestry of the town's heritage and its significance in early Christian history.

Property prices in St Stephen show an average sale price of £249,588, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Stephen 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 (May 2026). This makes St Stephen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Stephen has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Stephen 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 Stephen, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near St Stephen. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Stephen?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near St Stephen. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Stephen?
The average planning decision time near St Stephen is 52 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 Stephen?
The planning approval rate near St Stephen is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Stephen?
The most common type of planning application near St Stephen is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Stephen?
You can search and track planning applications near St Stephen on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.