Cornwall Sees Surge In Housing Applications, Including Major Developments

Cornwall Council is reviewing a significant number of planning applications, with proposals for over 200 new homes topping the list. Among the latest submissions are plans for a large housing and retail development in St Austell, a potential 150-home estate in a Cornish village, and a new special educational needs learning hub. These applications represent a diverse range of development projects across the county, from residential expansions to community facilities.

Key Takeaways

• Over 200 new homes are part of recent planning applications in Cornwall.
• A major mixed-use development is proposed for St Austell.
• Plans for a 150-house development near Truro are in early stages.
• A new Special Educational Needs (SEN) learning hub is planned for Camborne.
• A microbrewery is proposed for a former boat yard in Fowey.

Major Housing And Retail Development For St Austell

Treveth, Cornwall Council’s housing developer, has put forward plans for a significant mixed-use development on the former council offices site in St Austell. The proposal includes 78 homes, 696 sqm of commercial units, and associated works. The development aims to create a well-connected, walkable environment with a mix of houses and apartments, retail units, a new two-storey office for St Austell Town Council, and enhanced public open spaces. Public consultation events have already taken place, with concerns noted regarding parking and vehicle movements near the local school.

Early Stages For Plan For 150 Houses In Cornish Village

Wessex Strategic has submitted a pre-application for a residential development of up to 150 houses and associated works on 8.5 hectares of land near Shortlanesend, Truro. While initial local engagement and ecology surveys have begun, further assessments are required. The applicant aims to submit an outline planning application in the summer or autumn of 2026.

Microbrewery Plan For Former Boat Yard

Nature’s Window Brewery Ltd has applied to convert a former boat yard on Passage Street, Fowey, into a microbrewery and bar. The vacant 18th-century site, owned by the Treffry Estate, could become a unique venue offering locally brewed beers, wine, spirits, and soft drinks. The intention is to sell beer on-site and potentially supply local pubs, supporting other local businesses.

Plans For SEN Learning Centre For Children Aged Five To 18

An application has been submitted for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) learning centre on land east of Great Wheal Seton, Camborne. This proposed centre aims to provide an alternative provision for children aged five to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The design focuses on a therapeutic, nature-based environment, including classrooms, a living skills room, sensory gardens, and external therapy pods, with the goal of extending community value through Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) packages.

Sources

• Cornwall planning: Huge plans for over 200 houses among latest applications, Cornwall Live.