? Type: Private Customer Car Park
? Open: Daily 07:00 – 22:00
? Rating: 4.3 / 5 (Google Reviews)
? Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (90-minute maximum stay, strictly enforced)
Overstay Penalty: Fixed penalty £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days
Payment: No pay-and-display; enforcement via ANPR
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 24 (white-lined bays) |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lines |
| Lighting | Perimeter LED bollards |
| Security | ANPR cameras (remotely monitored) |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free access to store entrance via wide ramp
Nearest Adapted Parking: Bodmin Road Car Park (0.5 mi; 5 bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Adjacent to main entrance
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Extra St Austell (Higher Trewhiddle, PL25 3TS): 4× 7 kW chargers – 6-minute walk
Morrisons St Austell (Sanfield Road, PL25 4DQ): 2× 22 kW chargers – 8-minute walk
? Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 80 % | Morning shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 55 % | After-work errands |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays 11:00–15:00 | 85 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: When full, use West Gate Street Car Park (PL25 5QR; pay-and-display, £1/hr).
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Austell Railway Station | 4 min | Trains to London Paddington & Penzance |
| Cornwall Bus Hub (Eden Project) | 6 min | Direct service to Eden Project |
| Fore Street Shopping | 3 min | Local boutiques, cafés & eateries |
| St Austell Brewery | 5 min | Guided tours & beer tasting |
? Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Market House (0.2 mi)
ATM: Lloyds Bank (Fore Street, 0.1 mi)
Pharmacy: Boots (Morleys Arcade, 0.2 mi)
Food & Drink
The Cornish Bakery (0.1 mi)
Prince of Wales (0.1 mi) – traditional pub fare
Caffe Nero (0.1 mi)
Costa Coffee (0.2 mi)
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.00/h (£6 max) | 12 h | Central location, 24/7 access |
| Bodmin Road Car Park | 0.5 mi | Free (90 min) | 90 min | Blue Badge bays |
| Polkyth Road Car Park | 0.6 mi | £0.80/h (up to 8 h) | 8 h | CCTV-monitored |
⚠️ Important Notices
Overstay Penalties: Issued by ANPR operator; appeals via independent parking adjudicator
Event Days to Avoid:
St Austell Proms (July)
Clay Country Festival (August)
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in March; next due March 2026
? Expert Tips
Early Shopper Advantage: Arrive before 09:00 for most bays available
Receipt Validation: Show in-store till receipt to extend stay up to 2 hours
Bay Selection: Park near eastern corner for quickest entry/exit
? Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add 4 EV bays under Cornwall Council’s Green Infrastructure Fund
2027: Potential extension of bay count to 30, subject to planning approval
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