Polgooth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Polgooth, Cornwall.
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About Polgooth
Polgooth is a historic former mining village located in south Cornwall, England, primarily within the parish of St Mewan and partially in St Ewe. Situated just two miles northeast of St Austell, Polgooth offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its rich heritage and proximity to nearby urban amenities.
District: St Mewan
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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 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Polgooth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Polgooth.
- 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 Polgooth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Polgooth.
- - Land North West Of Coopers Mill Trelowth Road Polgooth Cornwall PL26 7AZ
Pre application advice for conversion of existing store building into a 2 bed dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 Polyear Close Polgooth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7BH
Proposed Ground and First floor extensions, front porch addition & new side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Silverwood The Drive Polgooth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7FP
Pre-application advice for variation to existing planning consent, PA21/03259, from one large dwelling to two smaller dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Penny Royal Fore Street Polgooth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7BX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed for the use of the curtilage of Penny Royal for the siting of a timber cabin for ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Mount Pleasant Farm Polgooth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7BX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed - extension to existing dwelling including setting out of access road and other ancillary engineering operations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Nanterrow Lower Tregongeeves Polgooth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7AX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use to confirm implementation/commencement of the development approved under PA21/03259
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Goffin House Woodgrove Park Polgooth Cornwall
Non material amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA21/04443 dated 22/09/2021 - Replacement of the weatherboarding on the first floor, as identified on the approved plans, with composite weatherbo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Land North Of Mount Pleasant Farm Trelowth Road Polgooth Cornwall PL26 7BX
Application for Permission in Principle for the rounding off of the settlement with the construction of up to five dwellinghouses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Garage Serving Trevone Cottage Land At Trengongeeves Lane Polgooth St Austell PL26 7AX
Pre-application advice for proposed residential dwelling and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Polgooth in Cornwall
Polgooth is a historic former mining village located in south Cornwall, England, primarily within the parish of St Mewan and partially in St Ewe. Situated just two miles northeast of St Austell, Polgooth offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its rich heritage and proximity to nearby urban amenities. It sits within the St Mewan district.
Property prices in Polgooth 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 Polgooth a particularly low-crime area.
Polgooth has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Austell. 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 Polgooth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. 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, Polgooth 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 Polgooth
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Polgooth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Polgooth.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Polgooth were outline applications (6), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.