Mevagissey, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mevagissey, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Mevagissey are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mevagissey
Mevagissey is a picturesque village and fishing port located in Cornwall, England, approximately five miles south of St Austell. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,160, with 1,749 residents living in the built-up area. This charming locale presents a variety of planning opportunities, particularly in relation to its coastal environment and community development.
Population: 2,160 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,588 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 027E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mevagissey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mevagissey.
- 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 Mevagissey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Mevagissey.
- - Gwynnalt House Cliff Street Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6QW
Proposed garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 2 Church Lane Mevagissey PL26 6SX
Submission of details to discharge condition 10 (Drainage) in respect of application PA24/00955 dated 14/04/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 2 Church Lane Mevagissey PL26 6SX
Non material amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA24/00955 dated 14/04/25 - Change the wording of Condition 14 in respect of the time period requested
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Krowji Trevarth Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6RX
Change of Use from Hobby Room to Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Stargazers 63 Lavorrick Orchards Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6TL
Removal of existing SSW facing conservatory, and replace with 11sqm block cavity extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 2 Church Lane Mevagissey Cornwall PL26 6SX
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA15/10218 dated 31.03.16.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Mevagissey House Vicarage Hill Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6SZ
Works to trees subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) namely Turkey oak T7588 in G1 of TPO16/00028 to reduce the crown to the re-growth point at 7m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Mevagissey in Cornwall
Mevagissey is a picturesque village and fishing port located in Cornwall, England, approximately five miles south of St Austell. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,160, with 1,749 residents living in the built-up area. This charming locale presents a variety of planning opportunities, particularly in relation to its coastal environment and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,160 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Mevagissey show an average sale price of £249,588, 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 Mevagissey a particularly low-crime area.
Mevagissey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pentewan, Mevagissey. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Mevagissey includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 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, Mevagissey 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 Mevagissey
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Mevagissey. Of these, 0% 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 Mevagissey.
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 Mevagissey were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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