Charlestown, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlestown, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · settlement
About Charlestown
Charlestown is a picturesque village and port located on the south coast of Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Austell Bay. Just 2 miles (3 km) southeast of St Austell town centre, Charlestown boasts a rich maritime history and charming architecture, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: St. Austell Bay
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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 030E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charlestown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlestown.
- 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 Charlestown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Charlestown.
- - 58 Sea Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3SG
Extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - PA25/01175/PREAPP - The Cottage Porth Avallen Hotel 51 Sea Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3SG
Professional Pre-application for the demolition of former hotel, existing detached mangers accommodation and construction of 18(No.) dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Cottage Porth Avallen Hotel 51 Sea Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3SG
Professional Pre-application for the demolition of former hotel, existing detached mangers accommodation and construction of 18(No.) dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 48 Sea Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3SG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling. Construction of new replacement residential dwelling (self-build), with associated landscape works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land At Former 56 Sea Road Carlyon Bay Cornwall PL25 3SG
Demolition of a single dwelling and garage; Erection of a block of five flats; provision of nine parking spaces and associated landscaping without compliance with Condition 2 of Decision Notice PA16/0
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 37 Sea Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3SF
Replacement self build dwelling and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Charlestown in Cornwall
Charlestown is a picturesque village and port located on the south coast of Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Austell Bay. Just 2 miles (3 km) southeast of St Austell town centre, Charlestown boasts a rich maritime history and charming architecture, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the St. Austell Bay district.
Property prices in Charlestown 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 Charlestown a particularly low-crime area.
Charlestown 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 Charlestown includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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, Charlestown 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 Charlestown
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Charlestown. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Charlestown.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Charlestown were full planning applications (8), tree works (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.