Trethowel, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trethowel, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Trethowel are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 030E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
7 planning applications found near Trethowel.
- - Land South Of Hill House Farm St Austell Cornwall PL25 5AG
Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 1 dwelling (minimum of 1, maximum of 1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - PA26/03753 - 2 Rashleigh Grove Lewis Way St Austell Cornwall PL25 4BL
Modify s.106 agreements dated 04.01.07 (principle deed) and 23.03.10 (deed of modification) to include exemption clauses for shared ownership staircasing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 2 Rashleigh Grove Lewis Way St Austell Cornwall PL25 4BL
Modify s.106 agreements dated 04.01.07 (principle deed) and 23.03.10 (deed of modification) to include exemption clauses for shared ownership staircasing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 5 Rashleigh Grove Lewis Way St Austell Cornwall PL25 4BL
Modify s.106 agreements dated 04/01/07 (Principal deed) and 23.03.10 (deed of modification) to include exemption clauses for shared ownership staircasing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Trethowel a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Trethowel 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 Trethowel
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Trethowel. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 53 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 (14), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.