St Mawgan, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Mawgan, Cornwall.
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About St Mawgan
St Mawgan, a charming village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, has a population of 1,307 as of the 2011 census. Located four miles northeast of Newquay, it encompasses the hamlet of Mawgan Porth and features the historic grade I listed Lanherne House, dating back to the early 16th century. The area is also home to RAF St Mawgan and is adjacent to Newquay Cornwall Airport, while the picturesque River Menalhyl flows through the village, enhancing its appeal for potential planning applications.
District: Mawgan-in-Pydar
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,228 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Mawgan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Mawgan.
- 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 Mawgan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near St Mawgan.
- - Trevelyan St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall TR8 4EP
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) T20. Oak - remove dead branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Monterey Carloggas St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall TR8 4EQ
Exception notice for 4x Ash trees, 1x Sycamore and 2x Pine trees to remove all trees except the Sycamore which will be cut back below damage as trees are dead or damaged
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land South Of Trevelyan St Mawgan Cornwall TR8 4EP
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Copse of Sycamore Trees - Self seeded. Crowded and weak specimens within the copse. Seeking to thin out to allow other trees to mature.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Trewithen St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall TR8 4EZ
First floor loft extension to house and reconstruction of existing garage as home studio and storage space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - The Copse Carloggas St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall TR8 4EQ
Works to trees under a tree preservation order (TPO) namely: Remove tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of St Mawgan in Cornwall
St Mawgan, a charming village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, has a population of 1,307 as of the 2011 census. Located four miles northeast of Newquay, it encompasses the hamlet of Mawgan Porth and features the historic grade I listed Lanherne House, dating back to the early 16th century. The area is also home to RAF St Mawgan and is adjacent to Newquay Cornwall Airport, while the picturesque River Menalhyl flows through the village, enhancing its appeal for potential planning applications. It sits within the Mawgan-in-Pydar district.
Property prices in St Mawgan show an average sale price of £368,228, 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 Mawgan a particularly low-crime area.
St Mawgan has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Mawgan. 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 Mawgan 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 Mawgan 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 Mawgan
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near St Mawgan. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Mawgan.
The average decision time of 45 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 Mawgan were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 21% 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.
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