Boscoppa, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boscoppa, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Boscoppa
Boscoppa is a suburb of St Austell, Cornwall, located to the west of the A391 bypass road. Once an independent village, it has transformed into a residential area within the larger town. The settlement is situated in a former mining region, which may influence planning considerations and redevelopment opportunities in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 036G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boscoppa.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boscoppa.
- 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 Boscoppa based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Boscoppa.
- - 14 Killyvarder Way St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DJ
Single storey extension to side of property and boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 8 Horse Whim Drive St Austell Cornwall PL25 3XB
Application for tree works within a TPO: To reduce T1 Sycamore and T2 Sycamore trees by 2-3m in width to clear paths.To remove basal epicormic growth.To remove 2-3m basal section of ivy from both tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 125 Chapel Field St Austell Cornwall PL25 3EN
Proposed construction of a porch and replacement of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 70 Retallick Meadows St Austell Cornwall PL25 3BY
Proposed conservatory removal and replacement 2 storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 34 Brockstone Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DW
Submission of details to discharge Condition 4 drainage in respect of Decision Notice PA22/06509 dated 11.11.2022
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 15 Gerrans Close St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DN
Exception notice for works to Eucalyptus tree
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 48 Boscoppa Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DS
Permission in Principle for up to 4 residential dwellings (2 minimal and 4 max)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 41 Bethel Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3HB
Conservatory to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 7 Morcom Close St Austell Cornwall PL25 3UF
Non-Material Amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA24/03018 dated 09.07.24: to increase the roof height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 6 Menear Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DE
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017 BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Boscoppa in Cornwall
Boscoppa is a suburb of St Austell, Cornwall, located to the west of the A391 bypass road. Once an independent village, it has transformed into a residential area within the larger town. The settlement is situated in a former mining region, which may influence planning considerations and redevelopment opportunities in the area.
Property prices in Boscoppa show an average sale price of £296,524, 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 Boscoppa a particularly low-crime area.
Boscoppa has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charlestown. 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 Boscoppa includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carn Grey Rock and Quarry SSSI. 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 Boscoppa
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Boscoppa. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Boscoppa.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boscoppa were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.