Persimmon seeks approval for up to 325 homes in St Austell

Persimmon has an outline planning application for up to 325 homes in St Austell. The proposal would transfer 25% of the homes to a housing association, helping reduce a local waiting list exceeding 25,000 households. Planning approval would trigger millions of pounds in infrastructure investment, with a significant proportion of the site reserved for green infrastructure. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Persimmon plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)