South West Water Plc Bastreet Downs Water Works Moor Hill North Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 7PE
Awaiting decision
PA26/00511/PREAPP
Description
Pre application advice for Pre construction Ground Investigation (GI) across the site. The works include: Two new above ground tanks in the NW of the site with associated pipework and slabs and the build of new concrete tank to the south of site with associated pipework.
7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#41 of 282
Cornwall ranks #112 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #112 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 282
84%
Minor dwellings approved
1258 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
70 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
182 decided
4,956
Total decisions
367 refused in 2025