St Columb Minor Methodist Church Church Street St Columb Minor Newquay Cornwall TR7 3ES

Awaiting decision PA26/00545/PREAPP
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
TR7 3ES

Description

Pre application advice for reconfiguration of the building to accommodate a worship space, offices, a cafe, all under one leaseholder church group

7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#41 of 282

Cornwall ranks #112 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Cornwall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #112 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 282
84%
Minor dwellings approved
1258 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
70 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
182 decided
4,956
Total decisions
367 refused in 2025