St John, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St John, Cornwall.
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About St John
St John is a coastal civil parish and village located in south-east Cornwall, approximately 3 miles south of Saltash and 1.5 miles south-west of Torpoint. Its picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and local amenities.
Population: 379 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St John.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St John.
- 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 John based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near St John.
- - The Old Rectory St John Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3AW
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - 0064 (Elm), 0068 (Oak) and 0059 (Wild Cherry) - Remove. 0069 (Group of: Ash, Hawthorn, Elm, Holly, Goat Willow, Blackthorn and Oak) and 0065 (Lime) -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land East Of Vanderbands Gooseford Lane St John Cornwall PL11 3AR
Submission details in order to discharge condition 4 (S111 European sites SPD) of decision notice PA22/04154 dated 25.07.2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Church Cottage St John Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3AW
Application for tree works within a Conservation Area: T1 - Fraxinus Excelsior (Ash Tree). Remove Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Hillside Cottage St John Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3AW
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - T1 - Oak - Reduce lateral growth standing at 5m from ground level extending over garden on southern aspect by 1.5m leaving lateral growth standing at 3m and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Brimbles St John Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3AW
Exception notice to coppice, remove limbs or fell various trees including ash, hazel and oak
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Trecairn St Johns Lane St John Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3DA
Works to trees within a conservation area - T1 and T2 (Ash) reduce to 6 foot pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of St John in Cornwall
St John is a coastal civil parish and village located in south-east Cornwall, approximately 3 miles south of Saltash and 1.5 miles south-west of Torpoint. Its picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 379 (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 John a particularly low-crime area.
St John has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Antony, St John. 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 John includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lynher Estuary SSSI, Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI, St. John's Lake SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Tamar Estuaries Complex. 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 John 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 John
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near St John. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 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 John.
The average decision time of 16 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 John were tree works (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Freathy planning applications
- Antony planning applications
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- Trehan planning applications
- Antony Passage planning applications
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