St Stephen, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Stephen, Cornwall.
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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: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
5 planning applications found near St Stephen.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-13
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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 £296,524, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Stephen 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 Stephen
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near St Stephen. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near St Stephen were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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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