St Stephen, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Stephen, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in St Stephen are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Stephen
St Stephen in Cornwall is named after the protomartyr of Christianity, who was a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem. His teachings led to accusations of blasphemy, culminating in a trial where he delivered a powerful speech against the Jewish authorities before being stoned to death. This historical figure is notable as Saul of Tarsus, who witnessed the execution, later became Paul the Apostle, adding to the rich tapestry of the town's heritage and its significance in early Christian history.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,588 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 027F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Stephen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Stephen.
- 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 Stephen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
412 planning applications found near St Stephen.
- - Land West Of Escot Treneague St Stephen St Austell PL26 7QB
Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA19/00420 dated 13.03.2019 for alteration to the proposed vehicular and pedestrian access
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7LB
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 2 and 3 in respect of Decision Notice PA25/03682 dated 01.08.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell PL26 7LB
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (RPA) and 4 (bat, bird boxes) in respect of planning application PA25/03681 dated 1/8/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 59 Dabryn Way St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7PQ
Single storey side and front extension, associated works and extension of dropped kerb.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 33 Homer Water Park St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7PL
Works to a tree subject to a Tree Preservation Order for Sycamore (T1) - reduce overall canopy by 2m to maintain size of tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Street Record St Stephen Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions)(Amendment) Regulations 2017 BARR Engineering Services LTD intends to install electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Queens Head 1 The Square St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7SQ
Listed building consent for installation of public access defibrillator cabinet to south elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell PL26 7LB
Proposed replacement of recently collapsed roof structure and conservation repairs including area for site compound
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell PL26 7LB
Listed Building Consent for Proposed replacement of recently collapsed roof structure, and conservation repairs including area for site compound
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 17 Fore Street St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7NN
Construction of detached bungalow and associated works (self-build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Land South Of 65 Trethosa Road Trethosa Road St Stephen Cornwall PL26 7PZ
Construction of a two bedroom dwelling plus off-street parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell PL26 7LB
Pre-application advice for proposed conservation repairs and consolidation, including replacement of recently collapsed roof.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Chapel Mill Gwindra Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7LB
orWorks to a tree subject to a Tree Preservation works include On behalf of the Tregargust Trust. We would like to remove one medium sized Oak tree. This is to allow access for the equipment to be abl
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - Hawkins Motors Kia Terras Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7PN
Change of use of existing car showroom to a retail convenience store E(a) Use Class.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - Andcoe 60 Trethosa Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7PZ
Rear kitchen single storey extension to existing property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - Trevear Farm Trevear Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7PU
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 in relation to Decision notice PA24/06951 dated13.11.2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 69 Creakavose St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7NZ
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for 2 dwellings (self-build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 218 Creakavose Park St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7ND
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed stationing of a mobile home/caravan (act compliant unit) within the curtilage of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Street Record Meadow Close St Stephen Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - Openreach intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Street Record Gilbert Close St Stephen Cornwall
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - Openreach intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-27
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A brief summary of St Stephen in Cornwall
St Stephen in Cornwall is named after the protomartyr of Christianity, who was a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem. His teachings led to accusations of blasphemy, culminating in a trial where he delivered a powerful speech against the Jewish authorities before being stoned to death. This historical figure is notable as Saul of Tarsus, who witnessed the execution, later became Paul the Apostle, adding to the rich tapestry of the town's heritage and its significance in early Christian history.
Property prices in St Stephen show an average sale price of £249,588, 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 Stephen a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around St Stephen includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tregargus Quarries SSSI, South Terras Mine SSSI, St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): St Austell Clay Pits. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in St Stephen
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near St Stephen. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Stephen.
The average decision time of 50 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 Stephen were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.