Public Meeting Set for Persimmon’s 325-Home St Austell Application

A plan to build 325 new homes on the edge of St Austell is heading to a public meeting next month, and residents are being invited to step up before the Town Council takes a position.

What’s being decided

St Austell Town Council’s Planning and Regeneration Committee will consider the Persimmon Homes application for 325 houses on land south east of Gewans Farm on Monday 15th June 2026, starting at 6pm.

The meeting will be held at The White River Community Church, Trinity Street, PL25 5ET.

Cornwall Council, as the planning authority, has asked for the Town Council’s views on the application because the site borders the parish of St Austell.

A chance to be heard

Members of the public are being encouraged to attend and share their views. There is no need to register in advance.

Councillor Malcolm Brown, Chair of the Town Council’s Planning and Regeneration Committee, said: “My Vice Chair, Councillor Jackie Bull and I both attended the recent meeting at St Austell Rugby Club organised by Pentewan Valley Parish Council. This attracted a very large attendance and a lively debate occurred.

“We want to give another opportunity for people in the St Austell area to comment on the Persimmon application before the Town Council agrees its position later the same evening.”

The full planning application can be viewed on Cornwall Council’s website.