Week St Mary, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Week St Mary, Cornwall.
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About Week St Mary
Week St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in northeast Cornwall, England, just south of Bude and near the River Tamar, marking the border with Devon. Part of the historic Hundred of Stratton, it had a population of 657 according to the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 722 (2021) · Elevation: 144.4m
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Week St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Week St Mary.
- 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 Week St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Week St Mary.
- - Box Tree House Week St Mary Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6UZ
Exception Notice for works to 1x Elm and 3x Beech trees
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Kilburn Week St Mary Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6UN
Submission of details to discharge Condition 5 Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan in respect of Decision Notice PA25/08342 dated 24/10/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Willows Week St Mary Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6UH
Works to trees within a conservation area: T1 Willow to reduce in height by 3 meters ( approx half) due to included bark. T2 Popular to Pollard 4 meters above ground level. T3 Willow to crown red by 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land Rear Of 4 Market Place Market Place Week St Mary Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6XT
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Ash - Pollard at 2.5m above ground level, at the spring of the crown. T2 - Ash - Coppice at 0.6m above ground level. T3 - Ash - Remove crown to a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Box Tree House Week St Mary Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6UZ
Exception Notice for middle-aged Cherry tree, remove as roots have started to lift patio
Status: Permitted | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Week St Mary in Cornwall
Week St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in northeast Cornwall, England, just south of Bude and near the River Tamar, marking the border with Devon. Part of the historic Hundred of Stratton, it had a population of 657 according to the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 722 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Week St Mary sits at an elevation of 144.4 metres above sea level. 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 Week St Mary show an average sale price of £348,854, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Week St Mary is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Week St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Week St Mary. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Week St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greenamoor SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Week St Mary 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.
Planning Activity in Week St Mary
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Week St Mary. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 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 Week St Mary.
The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Week St Mary were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.