How long do planning decisions take near Trethowel?

The average planning decision time near Trethowel is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Trethowel?

The planning approval rate near Trethowel is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Trethowel?

The most common type of planning application near Trethowel is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Trethowel?

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Trethowel, Cornwall Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Trethowel, Cornwall.

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About Trethowel

Trethowel is a quaint hamlet located just north of St Austell in Cornwall, England. Its proximity to St Austell makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, with opportunities for development and community projects in a picturesque rural setting.

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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 039D

Crime Statistics

127 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 58
anti-social-behaviour: 19
criminal-damage-arson: 12
other-theft: 11
public-order: 9
shoplifting: 8
drugs: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2
burglary: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Trethowel.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trethowel.

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 Trethowel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Trethowel.

- Cornwall College John Keay House Tregonissey Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4DJ
Non Material Amendment to Decision Notice PA23/05158 dated 8th December 2023 for a revised design for the approved ground-mounted PV array
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Land North Of 92 Bodmin Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 5AG
New self-build and custom build dwelling with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-05
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- Cornwall College John Keay House Tregonissey Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4DJ
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA23/05158 dated 08/12/2023 to allow, Addition of a piled retaining wall along the slope adjacent to Building 2. Relocation of approved substation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-06
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A brief summary of Trethowel in Cornwall

Property prices in Trethowel show an average sale price of £296,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Trethowel area recorded 127 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Trethowel has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Austell. 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 Trethowel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI; 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 Trethowel

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Trethowel. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Trethowel.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Trethowel were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

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