St Agnes Parish Council Parish Clerk: Lee Dunkley BA (Hons), MPhil, FSLCC Parish Rooms, 17 Vicarage Road St Agnes, TR5 0TL

01872 553801 [email protected] www.stagnes-pc.gov.uk

Planning Committee meeting – 26th October 2020 Minutes of the meeting of St Agnes Parish Council Planning Committee as above, held online and via telephone at 18:30.

Present: Cllrs Clark (Vice -Chair), Bunt, Drew, Ripper, Roberts, Slater. Absent: Cllr Brown (Chair), Ball, Johns. In attendance: C Callaway, Deputy Clerk; L Dunkley, Clerk. 13 members of the public.

Meeting Chaired by Cllr Clark. PL18/20 Apologies for absence: Cllrs Ball, Brown, Johns.

PL19/20 Declarations of interest/Request for dispensations: Cllr Bunt – PA20/07522. Dispensation request (in order to allow the meeting to remain quorate) was granted by the Chair. Cllr Ripper – PA20/07522 Cllr Slater – PA20/08421

PL20/20 Public Participation *The meeting hosted removed Cllr Ripper while the public spoke regarding PA20/07522.

N Lillie spoke in objection to PA20/07522. G & C Delgery both spoke in objection to PA20/07522 and highlighted their concerns. S Hartshorn-Bate raised a query regarding a footpath in relation to PA20/07522.

*The meeting host re-admitted Cllr Ripper.

J Marshall (Group Manager, Kingsley Developments) gave context to PA20/07912. A Simpson spoke in objection to PA20/07912.

PL21/20 Planning Committee ONLINE meeting minutes: 5th October 2020 RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee as above, having been previously circulated, be taken as read, approved and signed. Cllrs Ripper/Slater. 5 voted in favour. 1 abstained: Cllr Drew.

PL22/20 Pre planning presentation: Retrospective change of use of rural building to residential dwelling RECEIVED as above from R Manetta regarding Heron Hall, . Members asked some relevant questions concerning the proposal and made Mr Manetta aware that this would be considered as development in the open countryside. Any formal feedback would be provided when the full application is submitted.

PL23/20 Planning Applications for consideration RECEIVED a request by the planning authority for consultation and responded:

*The meeting host removed Cllr Ripper due to an interest in the next application.

Signed: Date:

PA20/07522: Full application for proposed residential development comprising of 38 dwellings (21 affordable), community retail store, access roads, infrastructure and landscaping. Westcountry Land (St Agnes) Ltd. Land South West of Penwinnick Farm, Penwinnick Road, St Agnes

The Council strongly objects as follows: The proposal is lacking a biodiversity report and concern was expressed for the existing wildlife at the site as per Policy 12 of the NDP; Proposal site does not provide a sound pedestrian connection to the village centre (per NDP Policy 13); There would be an increase in vehicular movement and, in particular, for children attending the local primary school (per NDP Policy 16); Regarding NDP Policy 2.2 and 2.3 there is no evidence of Housing Needs survey data - affordable housing provision should start at 100% and further, the proposal demonstrates a lack of one bedroom properties; Cornwall Local Plan Policy 9 (Rural Exception Sites) notes that land take should be equal between open market and affordable dwellings, yet this application contains more open market provision; The proposal does not enhance the natural and historic character of the area as there is no regard for the public views of St Agnes Beacon (NDP Policy 6 and Cornwall Local Plan Policy 12); There is inadequate provision of communal open space on the site (provision in St Agnes is low anyway, particularly at this end of the village); Regarding NDP Policy 14, the proposed Co op store will affect the locality and amenity of local residents and could threaten local jobs, thus undermining the vitality of the village centre (Cornwall Local Plan Policy 4); Penwinnick Road is already very busy and access on to the main road via the potential junction would be considered hazardous (Cornwall Local Plan Policy 27). Cllrs Clark/Slater. 5 voted in favour. 1 abstained: Cllr Bunt (dispensation).

*Cllr Ripper re-joined the meeting.

PA20/06780: Listed building consent for removal of existing render to rear of property and replace with 3 coats of lime render. J Underwood. 52, Vicarage Road, St Agnes TR5 0TQ

No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.

PA20/07943: Extension of existing campsite for up to 20 fully serviced pitches, plus hardcore access road. Mr & Mrs Docking. Hurlingburrow, St Agnes Caravan Site, St Agnes TR5 0PG

No objection, subject to the condition of the proposed pitches being touring pitches only and there is access to the Saints Trail directly from the campsite. Sewage disposal concerns highlighted. Cllrs Bunt/Drew. Unanimous.

PA20/07107: Rear extension and alterations to existing dwelling. D Wright. Broghas Cottage, Quay Road, St Agnes TR5 0RS

No objection, subject to WHS concerns being addressed. Cllrs Bunt/Clark. Unanimous.

PA20/07258: Replacement UPVC bay-window and redecoration. Pullen Davies Solicitors. 6, Vicarage Road, St Agnes TR5 0TJ

The Council objects on the grounds of use of materials. The site is in is a Conservation Area and wood should be used for the replacement of the bay window, as opposed to UPVC. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.

PA20/08048: Non-material amendment (NMA1) for addition of a shower room extension to the original cottage/annexe and substituting slate stone facing for uncut granite on the external walls to decision PA19/07694 dated 26.03.2020. S Strickland. April Cottage, Polbreen Lane, St Agnes TR5 0UN

Signed: Date:

No objection. Cllrs Ripper/Clark. Unanimous.

PA20/07912: Reserved matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline permission PA17/08394 for residential development of up to 8 houses with access. Kingsley Developments. 8, Kerensa Gardens, Goonown, St Agnes TR5 0YX

The Council objects due to the unacceptable site layout, as per Cornwall Local Plan Policy 12 (Design) regarding the positioning of proposed dwelling No 6. Proposed dwellings 1 & 2 and 7 & 8 are too close to the existing properties in Kerensa Gardens and would create overlooking. A reduction in the number of proposed properties in the development could resolve these issues. Cllrs Ripper/Slater. Unanimous.

PA20/06366 REVISED PLANS: Extension works to existing dwelling, addition of a home office/family annexe in garage loft space and single storey link between house and garage. B Scrace. New Gumpus Farm, , St Agnes TR5 0AD

No objection. The Council wished to reiterate their comments of 24th August. Cllrs Ripper/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/07831: Consent to carry out works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order namely, T1, Elm. Crown lift & reduce from lines, T2, Sycamore. Remove branch, T3, Elm. Dismantle (due to excessive die back). T4, Sycamore. Remove. Notification to carry out works to trees within Conservation Area, namely T5, Sycamore. Crown reduce 1.5m. T6, Beech. Crown reduce lift and thin, 1.5m. T7, Yew. Crown reduce & shape. J Boyden. Tin Ten, 7, Rosemundy, St Agnes TR5 0UE

Due to the determination deadline being reached the Case Officer had, today, approved the application and noted a condition for replanting as requested by the Forestry Officer.

PA20/07447: Erection of a single storey front extension and two storey rear extension to house and single storey extension to front and side of outbuilding. Mrs & Ms Lake. 1, Penwinnick Cottages, Penwinnick Road, St Agnes TR5 0PA

Although the Council has no objection to the extensions to the house, they object to the proposed extensions to the outbuilding due to the extremely hazardous exit onto the highway and the lack of detail surrounding the apparent intent to create a new house outside the settlement boundary. Cllrs Slater/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/06006 REVISED PLANS: Extensions and alterations. P Lewis. 2, Butson Park, Goonown Road, Goonown, St Agnes TR5 0YP

The Council objects as follows: There has been no clarification in the revisions as to whether the ridge height has been reduced; There is no comparison available to compare previous plans with the revised plans; Overlooking at the rear. Cllrs Ripper/Drew. Unanimous.

PA20/06523: Listed building consent for replacement and consolidation of the flat roof of the 1960’s extension to the rear of the property and the covered storage area located between the extension and the retaining wall. E Pellatt. The Fragments, Quay Road, St Agnes TR5 0RS

No objection. Cllrs Slater/Ripper. Unanimous.

Signed: Date:

PA20/08113: Construction of double garage (Previously Approved - PA18/01829). M Gaisford. Higher Tregarron, , Scorrier, TR16 5DF

No objection. Cllrs Clark/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/07297: Proposed ground and first floor rear extension. W Turner. 9, Goonown Road, Goonown, St Agnes TR5 0UT

No objection, due to the frontal character of the building remaining unchanged. Cllrs Ripper/Clark. 4 voted in favour. 1 against: Cllr Roberts. 1 abstained: Cllr Drew.

PA20/07625: Provision of new agricultural building for cattle housing and agricultural storage. Mr & Mrs Mosley. Trevissick Farm, , TR4 8AJ

No objection. Cllrs Clark/Slater. Unanimous.

PA20/08020: Extension and alterations to existing 2 storey side extension, to raise roof and alter internal layout. Mr & Mrs Field. Farmhouse, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5DQ

No objection. Cllrs Ripper/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/08167: Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 3 dwellings following demolition of existing domestic outbuildings. Mr & Mrs Reed. Trevaunance Manor Farmhouse, Rocky Lane, St Agnes TR5 0NA

The Council objects as per WHS and AONB comments. Noted that the site is outside the village settlement boundary and there was very little application detail available on which to base a decision. Cllrs Ripper/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/08356: Works to tree namely - T1 H.Chestnut. Crown raise all round to 2.5m above ground level subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). C Bush. 5, Rosemundy, St Agnes TR5 0UF

No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.

PA20/08173: Proposed conversion of garage to holiday let. Mr & Mrs Richards. Gover Farm, The Stables Access to Gover Farm, Mount Hawke TR4 8BQ

The Council objects. This location is considered unsustainable for a holiday let, contrary to Cornwall Local Plan Policy 5. Further, the proposal was considered to be housing the countryside, contrary to Cornwall Local Plan Policy 7. Cllrs Ripper/Bunt. 5 voted in favour. 1 abstained: Cllr Slater.

PA20/08145: Proposed replacement roof to bike store and creation of new en-suite to bedroom. Mr & Mrs Aldhous. Myrtle Cottage, Town Hill, St Agnes TR5 0QT

Signed: Date:

The Council objects as follows: Lack of detail available regarding materials/finishes; Concern expressed over the ridge height of the roof and the Council wishes to request a reduction; Use of weatherboard would not be appropriate in this prominent location. Cllrs Ripper/Bunt. 5 voted in favour. 1 against: Cllr Slater.

*The meeting host removed Cllr Slater due to an interest in the next application.

PA20/08421: Application for tree works: Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order. T1 Beech is on edge of quarry face, extending over garden/parking space - proposed works to remove all branches attached in first 2 metres from base. T2 Sycamore also on quarry face - proposed works to re-coppice. J Slater. Old Quarry Cottage, Town Hill, St Agnes TR5 0QT

No objection. The work is considered necessary. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.

*Cllr Slater re-joined the meeting.

PA20/08312: Proposed single storey rear extension. S Kent. 9, Lambourne Avenue, St Agnes TR5 0SD

No objection. Cllrs Clark/Bunt. Unanimous.

PA20/08361: Erection of single storey rear extension to rear following partial demolition of existing extension. S Williams. 19, Vicarage Road, St Agnes TR5 0TL

No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Slater. Unanimous.

PA20/07751: Erection of barn to allow for storage of bee hives and associated equipment, extraction and processing of honey. N Jones. Land South of Road, Goonvrea Road, St Agnes TR5 0NX

No objection, subject to the request of reassurance from the County Land Agent that the size of the barn is appropriate and further, that the applicant collaborates with contractors during the construction of the new cycle trail which runs through this site. Cllrs Ripper/Slater. Unanimous.

PL24/20 Planning Applications Decisions NOTED that the following Planning Applications have been decided as follows:

PA19/03709: Redevelopment of existing holiday village with 35no. replacement individual units of holiday accommodation, site leisure building, reception building with associated landscaping and car parking renovations. Little Orchard Holiday Village, Rocky Lane, St Agnes TR5 0NA [APPROVED]

PA19/11235: Retrospective application to change barn/implements to playroom/computer room. Briar Farm, Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5BG [APPROVED]

PA20/03919: Proposed garage and workshop. Kitty Roost, Lambourne Avenue, St Agnes TR5 0SD [APPROVED]

PA20/05781: Replace flat roof to garage with pitch roof to form office and store. Heather Bank, West Polberro, St Agnes TR5 0ST [APPROVED]

Signed: Date:

PA20/01543/PREAPP: Pre-application advice for conversion of agricultural building to dwelling. Land North of Chapel Terrace, , St Agnes TR5 0ND [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]

PA20/05795: Proposed rear extension to include additional bedroom, re-positioned kitchen/dining area, new en-suite bathroom and 1 & 1/2 storey extension over to provide small lounge/study area. 4, Grenville Drive, St Agnes TR5 0SB [APPROVED]

PA20/01702/PREAPP: Pre-application advice for conversion of existing outbuilding previously used as a workshop/garage/office into a two bedroom annexe, including bathroom and kitchen/living space. Sarnia, , Blackwater, Truro TR4 8HN [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]

PA20/06372: Rear extension and internal alterations. Leat Cottage, 1, Quay Road, St Agnes TR5 0RR [APPROVED]

PA20/07159: Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - to coppice a line of Sycamore trees growing on the wall that boundaries Wayside. Wayside, Mingoose, Mount Hawke TR4 8BX [DECIDED NOT TO MAKE A TPO (TCA APPS)]

PA20/02222: Proposal for new multi-user trail between Goonvrea Road, St. Agnes and , associated new agricultural field access arrangements and drainage infrastructure. St Agnes to Chiverton Cross, Silverwell, Blackwater [APPROVED]

PA20/05497: Change of use of applicant's land from mown grass (external to hedge) to sustainable living use (fruit trees, raised vegetable and fruit beds, poultry and bee-keeping) internal to hedge. Croft House, Wheal Rose, Scorrier TR16 5DH [APPROVED]

PA20/05986: Certificate of lawfulness for existing domestic garage, storage and ancillary accommodation. Crosscoombe Farm, Crosscoombe, St Agnes TR5 0XP [GRANTED (CAADs, PIPs & LUs ONLY)]

PA20/06122: Proposed 23 pitch campsite for seasonal use (March-November), including shower block and administration block. Shalimar, Downs, St Agnes TR5 0PY [WITHDRAWN]

PA20/07248: Replacement roof to existing rear conservatory. Sea Breeze, , St Agnes TR5 0RF [APPROVED]

PA20/07392: Proposed internal alterations, one and two storey extensions (revised design following approval PA19/10903). Haven Court, Goonown Road, Goonown, St Agnes TR5 0UT [APPROVED]

PA20/07453: Resubmission of expired approval for the proposed erection of a detached dwelling and the provision of a sewage treatment plant. Land South East of The Porges, Wheal Rose, Scorrier TR16 5DA [APPROVED]

PA20/07512: Revised fenestration to front elevation and over cladding to front elevation. 4, Highfield Court, Wheal Kitty, St Agnes TR5 0RL [APPROVED]

PA20/08067: Non-material amendment (NMA2) to change window to double doors on decision PA17/05192 dated 18.08.2017. Riverside, Porthtowan, Truro TR4 8UB [APPROVED]

PL25/20 Government Planning White Paper https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-the-future NOTED the consultation response formulated by the nominated Working Group on behalf of the Parish Council and RESOLVED to submit as soon as possible. Cllrs Clark/Drew. Unanimous. Cllr Ripper to submit. Thanks were extended to Cllr Ripper who undertook the majority of the work on this response.

Signed: Date:

PL26/20 Portreath Parish NDP http://www.portreathndp.org/ NOTED as above and agreed to RESPOND to Portreath Parish Council to include the point that their NDP boundary should reflect the proposed imminent new boundary with St Agnes Parish Council (at Porthtowan). Deputy Clerk to respond by email.

PL27/20 Reports from Council representatives. Cllr Clark had attended the Cornwall Planning Partnership meeting where CIL Panel membership was considered. Cllrs Clark and Ripper and the Clerk and Deputy Clerk had attended a online Planning Conference last week which proved useful.

PL28/20 Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960. None.

The meeting closed at 20:30.

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