St Kew, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Kew, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in St Kew are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Kew
St Kew is a picturesque village located in Cornwall, England, which also serves as the name for the surrounding civil parish. This area encompasses the charming church town of St Kew and the nearby settlement of St Kew Highway (Fordhveur), making it a notable location for those interested in planning applications within this tranquil Cornish landscape.
Population: 1,049 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,634 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Kew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Kew.
- 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 Kew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near St Kew.
- - Street Record Bokelly Lane St Kew Bodmin Cornwall
It is proposed to undertake work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - PA26/04130 - Copper Beeches Churchtown St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3HB
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely 1) Mature beech tree reduction by 2-3m sideways and height
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Copper Beeches Churchtown St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3HB
Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely 1) Mature beech tree reduction by 2-3m sideways and height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Land South Of Trescobel St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3EP
Proposed construction of agriculturally tied self-build dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Trequite Farmhouse Bokelly Lane St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3EU
Listed Building Consent for Timber storage/garden shed and sauna pod to grounds of a listed building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Trequite Farmhouse Bokelly Lane St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3EU
Timber storage/garden shed and sauna pod to grounds of a listed building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land West Of Trequite Farmhouse Bokelly Lane St Kew Bodmin PL30 3EU
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 6 and 7 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/06213 dated 13.11.2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of St Kew in Cornwall
St Kew is a picturesque village located in Cornwall, England, which also serves as the name for the surrounding civil parish. This area encompasses the charming church town of St Kew and the nearby settlement of St Kew Highway (Fordhveur), making it a notable location for those interested in planning applications within this tranquil Cornish landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,049 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in St Kew show an average sale price of £289,634, 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 Kew a particularly low-crime area.
St Kew has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Kew. 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 St Kew includes 2 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 Kew 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 Kew
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near St Kew. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Kew.
The average decision time of 35 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 Kew were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). 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
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Trequite planning applications
- St Kew Highway planning applications
- Pennytinney planning applications
- Trewethern planning applications
- Tregellist planning applications
- Cross Hill planning applications
- Tregorden planning applications
- Trelill planning applications
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.