How long do planning decisions take near Thorne?

The average planning decision time near Thorne is 28 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 Thorne?

The planning approval rate near Thorne is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thorne?

The most common type of planning application near Thorne is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thorne?

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Thorne, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thorne, Cornwall.

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Planning applications in Thorne are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Thorne

Thorne comprises two hamlets in north Cornwall, located near Bude along the A3073 road and close to Whitstone. Historically significant, Thorne near Whitstone was a medieval manor, recorded in the Domesday Book with land suitable for one plough and 20 acres of pasture, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications related to agricultural development and heritage conservation.

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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 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thorne.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Thorne.

- Land South East Of Marshland View St Annes Hill Bude EX23 0LT
Submission of details to discharge Condition 7 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/02252 dated 10.07.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Thorne in Cornwall

Property prices in Thorne 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 Thorne a particularly low-crime area.

Thorne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Marhamchurch, Bude. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Thorne

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Thorne. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Thorne.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thorne were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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