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12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Polgooth · updated daily · Cornwall Council

Planning in Polgooth

Approved
67%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Polgooth in the last 24 months, from Cornwall Council's planning register.

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Around Polgooth

Postcode districts

PL26 284 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cornwall Council

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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. It sits within the St Mewan district.

Property prices in Polgooth show an average sale price of £249,588, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Polgooth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Polgooth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Polgooth has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Polgooth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Polgooth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), full planning applications (7), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Polgooth?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Polgooth. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Polgooth?
The average planning decision time near Polgooth is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Polgooth?
The planning approval rate near Polgooth is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Polgooth?
The most common type of planning application near Polgooth is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Polgooth?
You can search and track planning applications near Polgooth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.