How long do planning decisions take near Sweets?

The average planning decision time near Sweets is 39 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 Sweets?

The planning approval rate near Sweets is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sweets?

The most common type of planning application near Sweets is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sweets?

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Sweets, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sweets, Cornwall.

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About Sweets

Sweets is a quaint hamlet located in north Cornwall, nestled between Middle Crackington and Higher Crackington. Its rural setting offers a unique opportunity for planning applications, particularly for developments that complement the area's charming landscape and community character.

District: St Gennys

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £356,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
LSOA: Cornwall 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sweets.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sweets.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Sweets based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sweets.

- Land West Of Middle Crackington Farm Crackington Haven Bude Cornwall
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for an agricultural access track to better enable access to farmland with modern machinery along a sloped section of land that can be difficu
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-21
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- 16 Lundy Drive Middle Crackington Bude Cornwall EX23 0PA
Non-material amendment to decision PA22/09200 dated 09.12.2022 to alter the proposed rear elevation comprising patio doors and a separate window as approved, into a single central pair of sliding door
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-21
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- 10 Cambeak Close Crackington Haven Bude Cornwall EX23 0PE
Construction of single storey extension to replace existing conservatory to be removed to form additional living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-19
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- Land South Of 2 Haven Road Crackington Haven Bude Cornwall EX23 0PD
Proposed dwelling (resubmission of application no. PA22/01873) without compliance with condition 2 of decision notice PA22/10020 dated 26.01.2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Sweets in Cornwall

Property prices in Sweets show an average sale price of £356,470, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sweets a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sweets includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Sweets

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sweets. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sweets may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sweets were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

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