St Blazey, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Blazey, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in St Blazey are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Blazey
St Blazey, a civil parish in Cornwall, England, boasts a scenic coastline along St Austell Bay and encompasses parts of Par, including Par Harbour. The area features both urban and rural landscapes, with the notable Eden Project situated in a former quarry to the north-west. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 6,932, with 6,575 residing in the built-up area, including the distinct locality of St Blazey Gate, making it a key area for potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,128 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Blazey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Blazey.
- 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 St Blazey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near St Blazey.
- - Unit 3 Reeks House 40 Polgrean Place St Blazey Par Cornwall PL24 2LJ
Change of use of the existing community facility (Use Class F2) to a commercial premises (Use Class E(a)) with no external alterations except the installation of a single business sign to be in keepin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-03
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A brief summary of St Blazey in Cornwall
St Blazey, a civil parish in Cornwall, England, boasts a scenic coastline along St Austell Bay and encompasses parts of Par, including Par Harbour. The area features both urban and rural landscapes, with the notable Eden Project situated in a former quarry to the north-west. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 6,932, with 6,575 residing in the built-up area, including the distinct locality of St Blazey Gate, making it a key area for potential planning developments.
Property prices in St Blazey show an average sale price of £251,128, 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 St Blazey a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around St Blazey includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, St Blazey 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 St Blazey
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near St Blazey. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 St Blazey.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near St Blazey were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.