Millcombe Farm Herodsfoot Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QX Data via plota.co.uk

Decided PA26/00490
Date received
26 Jan 2026
Date validated
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
PL14 4QX

Description

NGED are required to upgrade the existing low voltage overhead line at Herodsfoot, Cornwall as per the attached plan 5905474S37. As part of the low voltage upgrade works NGED are required to stand one new low voltage electricity pole as shown on the plan highlighted 'new pole'. The new pole is required to provide 4 new supplies and will be situated on private land agreed with the landowner. The overhead line shall be replaced with 4c 95mm aerial bundled conductor. The existing poles 451562-5, 451562-6, 451562-7, 451562-8, 451562-9 and 451562-11 shall all be replaced on a like for like basis as part of the upgrade works to ensure that the network is reliable and resilient. The tallest pole shall be 10.5 metres… Data via plota.co.uk

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Cornwall
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions

Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
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Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #28 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #64 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #101 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
1180 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
67 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
194 decided
4,839
Total decisions
363 refused in the year to March 2026