St Mawes, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Mawes, Cornwall.
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About St Mawes
St Mawes is a picturesque village located on the eastern side of Falmouth Harbour at the tip of the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. Once a thriving fishing port, it has transitioned into a sought-after tourist destination, with numerous properties now serving as holiday accommodations. Nestled in the civil parish of St Just in Roseland and within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Mawes offers a unique blend of natural charm and recreational opportunities, making it a focal point for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 032D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Mawes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Mawes.
- 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 Mawes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near St Mawes.
- - Long Commons Upper Castle Road St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BZ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely 1) T1 - Removal of Pinus radiata with severe lateral limb failure resulting in severe damage to the terminal stem resulting in the unbalanci
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Roseland Nursery Upper Castle Road St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5AE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use for change of use from C3 (single dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO for up to 6 people)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Lowen Meadow Upper Castle Road St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BY
Construction of First Floor Extension, Rear Balcony and Associated Works including in roof pV array and ASHP.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 2 Chapel Terrace St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BH
Enlargement of an existing window opening
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 3 - 5 Gibraltar Terrace St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BQ
Proposed alterations and extension to main house and landscaping works to rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Tiddler 2 Commercial Road St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5DN
Proposed Alterations & Change of Use of Former Dwelling to Showering/Washing and Sanitary Accommodation for Visiting Sailors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Tiddler 2 Commercial Road St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5DN
Listed Building Consent for Proposed Alterations & Change of Use of Former Dwelling to Showering/Washing and Sanitary Accommodation for Visiting Sailors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Highlands 8 Carrick Way St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BB
Proposed raised and replacement decking with under terrace storage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Ship & Castle The Quay St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5DG
Renovation and enhancement of the existing hotel, including the creation of a new main entrance and accessible entrance, replacement of windows, installation of external plant, installation of flood-r
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Ship & Castle The Quay St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5DG
Professional Pre application advice for external and internal works to Hotel and Victory Cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Rose Cottage 8 Gibraltar Terrace St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BQ
Proposed extension to existing balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Castle Cottage Kings Road St Mawes Truro St Mawes TR2 5DH
Proposed window and door alterations, removal and replacement of end wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Rising Sun Car Park The Square St Mawes Cornwall TR2 5DJ
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include removal of declining ash stem .
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 3 Ropewalk St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BL
Remove existing porch and renew on larger footprint.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 16 Chapel Terrace St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BH
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 in respect of Decision Notice PA21/10517 dated 06/12/2021
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Trevennen West Grove Hill St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BJ
Proposed single storey rear extension and roof deck
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Estuary House 26 Chapel Terrace St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BH
Works to trees subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) T1 - large Monterey pine tree. (Installation of new drainage run to connect into existing drain adjacent to T1) The drain will be installed wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Cove Cottage The Square St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5DJ
Proposal to remove the cement tile-clad timber framed ground and 1st floor facade and construct 2 storey extension to rear of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of St Mawes in Cornwall
St Mawes is a picturesque village located on the eastern side of Falmouth Harbour at the tip of the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. Once a thriving fishing port, it has transitioned into a sought-after tourist destination, with numerous properties now serving as holiday accommodations. Nestled in the civil parish of St Just in Roseland and within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Mawes offers a unique blend of natural charm and recreational opportunities, making it a focal point for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in St Mawes show an average sale price of £348,629, 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 Mawes a particularly low-crime area.
St Mawes has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Mawes. 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 Mawes includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI, Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. 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 Mawes 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 Mawes
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near St Mawes. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Mawes.
The average decision time of 37 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 Mawes were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.