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Planning in St Stephens (PL12)

Approved
81%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Stephens (PL12) in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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About St Stephens (PL12)

St Stephens is a settlement located in Cornwall, England.

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

The area around St Stephens has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Stephens 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near St Stephens, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near St Stephens. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (8), tree works (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Stephens (PL12)?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near St Stephens (PL12). The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Stephens (PL12)?
The average planning decision time near St Stephens (PL12) is 43 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 Stephens (PL12)?
The planning approval rate near St Stephens (PL12) is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Stephens (PL12)?
The most common type of planning application near St Stephens (PL12) is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Stephens (PL12)?
You can search and track planning applications near St Stephens (PL12) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.