Lot 142 Substantial Town Centre Development OpportunityAuction Date:
7th May 2026
Former Post Office, 10-12 High Cross Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4AB
Former post office and sorting rooms comprising a three-storey building fronting High Cross Street, together with rear extensions and parking/yard to the rear which is accessed off East Hill.
The property is situated just off the main town centre halfway up High Cross Street from where it is a very short walk to the bus and railway station. The rear side of the development is off East Hill.
Planning
Planning has been granted to the "front" under ref: PA18/00915 dated 15th March 2018 for conversion into eight residential apartments by way of confirmed Permitted Development Rights.
Planning Permission has been granted to the rear, the former sorting rooms and parking/yard area under ref: PA24/04294 dated 25th April 2025 for twenty-four new build apartments (Demolition of existing B8 warehouse and erection of 24 (C3) apartments over four floors with parking), subject to conditions.
We are advised by the seller's architect that Grant of Conditional Planning Permission has been confirmed under ref: PA24/04294 with "zero S106 commitments".
Planning Permission, which has now lapsed, was originally granted on 1st March 2018 under ref: PA17/11826 for two apartments to the front. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority.
A copy of the Planning Permissions and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, cornwall.gov.uk. Tel: 0300 1234 151.
Proposed Accommodation
PA18/00915 - six one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments.
PA24/04294 - four studio apartments, twelve one-bedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom apartments.
Site Measurements
The property sits on land extending to approximately 0.22 hectares (0.54 acres).
Auctioneer’s Note
At the time of publication the Auctioneers have not inspected the Lot. Interested applicants should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Further Information
James Lofthouse/Steve Appleby
on 01392 366555
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May Whetter & Grose
01726 73501
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