St Erth, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Erth, Cornwall.
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About St Erth
St Erth is a civil parish and village located in Cornwall, England. Renowned for its picturesque surroundings, the area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 1,573 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 057B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Erth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Erth.
- 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 Erth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near St Erth.
- - Land East Of Vicarage Gate Vicarage Gate St Erth Cornwall TR27 6FL
Construction of dwellings with variation of condition 2 of decision notice PA22/03676 dated 10.11.2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Well House 6 Fore Street St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HT
Works to trees in a Conservation area (TCA) Pollard T1/T2/T3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Land South East Of Boscarnek Boscarnek St Erth TR27 6JD
Non-material amendment (no 4) to decision PA21/12013 dated 14.04.2022 to Increase floor level for plots 13-18 and their associated garages.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 30 Fore Street St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HT
Application for tree works within a Conservation Area: 4 Sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus) Crown reduction on four stems
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Land E Of Vicarage Gate Vicarage Gate St Erth Cornwall TR27 6FL
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 in relation to decision notice PA22/03676 dated 10.11.2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of St Erth in Cornwall
St Erth is a civil parish and village located in Cornwall, England. Renowned for its picturesque surroundings, the area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Erth a particularly low-crime area.
St Erth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hayle, St Erth, Lelant. 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 St Erth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hayle Estuary & Carrack Gladden SSSI, St. Erth Sand Pits SSSI. 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 Erth 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 Erth
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near St Erth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Erth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Erth were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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