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Planning in St Michael Caerhays

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About St Michael Caerhays

St Michael Caerhays is a quaint civil parish and village located in Cornwall, England, approximately seven miles south-southwest of St Austell. With a small population of 96 as of the 2011 census, this charming locale offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 73 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.

Property prices in St Michael Caerhays show an average sale price of £249,588, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Michael Caerhays area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes St Michael Caerhays a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Michael Caerhays has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Michael Caerhays 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near St Michael Caerhays, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.