St. Agnes Parish Council Parish Clerk: Lee Dunkley BA (Hons), MPhil Parish Rooms, 17 Vicarage Road St Agnes, Cornwall TR5 0TL
01872 553801 [email protected] www.stagnes-pc.gov.uk
Planning Committee meeting – 16th July 2018 Minutes of the meeting of St Agnes Parish Council Planning Committee as above, held in the Parish Rooms, 17 Vicarage Rd, St. Agnes, at 19:15.
Present: Cllrs Barrow (Chair), Barry, Brown, Bunt, Johns, Ripper, Slater. Absent: Cllr Palmer. In attendance: C Callaway, Officer; 19 members of the public.
PL23/18 Apologies for absence: Cllr Palmer.
PL24/18 Declarations of interest/Request for dispensations RECEIVED declarations of interest: Cllr Slater PA17/07249; Cllr Johns PA18/06222; Cllr Bunt PA18/05783; Cllr Brown PA18/05787.
PL25/18 Public Participation D Whitworth gave context to PA18/05270. E Hassett (Agent) gave context to PA18/05552. Mr Dovey spoke in objection to PA18/05552.
*Cllr Slater left the room.
M True gave context to PA17/07249.
*Cllr Slater re-entered the room.
*Cllr Johns left the room.
G Finn and M Atkinson gave context to PA18/06222. Mr Bliss spoke in favour of PA18/06222. Dr Rugen, Mr Fish and Mr Cunningham spoke in objection to PA18/06222.
*Cllr Johns re-entered the room.
O Sawle gave context to PA18/05165.
PL26/18 Planning Committee meeting minutes: 18th June 2018 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. Unanimous.
PL27/18 Planning Applications for consideration RECEIVED a request by the planning authority for consultation and responded:
Signed: Date:
PA18/05270: Outline application with all matters reserved for single dwelling and associated access. D Whitworth. Land adjacent to 20, Rosemundy, St Agnes TR5 0UD
No objection, providing the Officer is satisfied that the proposed dwelling is within the domestic curtilage of the site. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.
PA18/05552: Outline application for proposed residential development. C Graham. Land adjacent to Peacehaven, West Kitty, St Agnes
The Council objects as follows: Outside the settlement boundary; Not an exception site; Unsympathetic design/mass of proposed dwellings; Dangerous access concerns; WHS Planning Advice noted regarding previously dismissed appeals. Cllrs Brown/Johns. Unanimous.
*Cllr Slater left the room.
PA17/07249 RE-CONSULTATION: Outline application for demolition of existing workshop & the construction of two new dwellings (& assoc. garages). D Archer. Land adjacent to Danny's Field, Polbreen Lane, St Agnes TR5 0UJ
No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.
*Cllr Slater re-entered the room.
PA18/04341 RE-CONSULTATION: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved: One detached dwelling. S Mobbs. Land adjacent to 1, Green Lane, Wheal Rose, Scorrier
The Council objects due to the very poor site access. Highways comments/concerns were also noted. Cllrs Ripper/Barrow. Unanimous.
*Cllr Johns left the room.
PA18/06222: Demolition of Polberro House & Cottage and replacement with two detached houses with garages, new vehicle accesses and ancillary works. G Finn. Polberro House, West Polberro, St Agnes TR5 0SS
No objection, subject to the special needs of the neighbour (regarding privacy/overlooking) being addressed by the Officer. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. 5 voted in favour. 1 against: Cllr Brown.
*Cllr Johns re-entered the room.
PA18/05165: Retrospective change of use of land to domestic curtilage. O Sawle. Goonvrea Barton, Goonvrea Road, St Agnes TR5 0NX
No objection. Cllrs Slater/Brown. Unanimous.
PA18/04326: Removal of Condition 6 of C1/PA25/0814/05/B for the change of use from agricultural to seasonal touring campsite (40 pitches), relocation of existing & erect 1 no. facilities building, namely the use of the seasonal touring campsite hereby approved shall remain under the direct supervision and day to day control of the occupiers of the residential unit known as Ivy Cottage. G Palmer. Field Nos 0118 & 0411, Valley View Touring Park Site, West End, Blackwater TR4 8H
Signed: Date:
The Council objects to the removal of this Condition due to the belief that the campsite is still required to “remain under… direct supervision and day to day control”. Cllrs Barrow/Brown. 6 voted in favour. 1 against: Cllr Slater.
PA15/09990: Submission of details to discharge conditions 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12 and 13 in respect of decision notice PA12/10992. Land at Chapel Meadow, Chapel Meadow, Porthtowan TR4 8FB
No comment. Cllrs Bunt/Brown. Unanimous.
PA17/04851 RE-CONSULTATION: Demolition of residential home and construction of four dwellings. Cornwall Care Services Ltd. Cornwall Care Ltd, Kernow Rest Home, West Cliff, Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AE
The Council objects to the proposed use of Jollys Lane which is totally unsuitable for construction traffic and further, that the coastal path would be unprotected. The Council wish to reiterate their previous consultee comment, noting that Cornwall Council’s structural investigations were yet to be forthcoming. Cllrs Barrow/Bunt. Unanimous.
PA18/05876: Proposed replacement of an existing building to provide a new family home and associated works. Mr & Mrs Martyn. Land North of Pentire, Wheal Kitty, St Agnes TR5 0RF
No objection. Cllrs Ripper/Brown. Unanimous.
PA18/05987: Change to previous approved planning (PA16/03312) to build garage at rear of property with utility/boiler room at the side of the house. P Aldridge. Andorra, Gover Hill, Mount Hawke TR4 8BH
No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.
PA18/05127: Application for the continued use of land to enlarge a domestic curtilage and erection of an extension. T Hamilton. Hillside Farm, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5DF
No objection, subject to the extension being restricted to family use. Cllrs Slater/Ripper. Unanimous.
PA18/05885: Demolition of existing lean-to garage to side of house and replacement with 2 storey extension with re- configured driveway. C Whittaker. 9, Brecon Close, St Agnes TR5 0TD
No objection. Cllrs Brown/Slater. Unanimous.
PA18/05640: Construction of a single storey extension to the front roadside elevation. D Berriman. Dove Ring Cottage, 22, Goonbell, St Agnes TR5 0PL
The Council objects due to the unsympathetic design, in line with WHS Planning Advice. Cllrs Brown/Ripper. Unanimous.
PA18/05824: Proposed 2 storey extension and first floor extension. Replacement garage/workshop. S Chapman. The Knoll, Two Burrows, Blackwater TR4 8HN
No objection. Cllrs Slater/Brown. Unanimous.
PA18/05532: Material amendment to previous Planning Approval ref. PA17/09391, to raise the floor level of the extension and increase the height of the flat roof to the extension. PA18/05533: Listed building consent application for material amendment to previous Consent ref. PA17/09392. D Pinnington. Little Orchard Cottage, Rocky Lane, St Agnes TR5 0NA
Signed: Date:
No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Brown. Unanimous.
*Cllr Bunt left the room.
PA18/05783: Siting of portable buildings for toilets and showers, changing rooms and storage container. I Doble. Chiverton Football Pitches, Land North of Chiverton Arms, Chiverton Cross, Blackwater TR4 8HS
No objection. Cllrs Slater/Barry. Unanimous.
*Cllr Bunt re-entered the room.
PA18/05219: Proposal for a home studio. D Crockett. 27, Goonbell, St Agnes TR5 0PN
The Council has no formal comment but does wish to echo the WHS request for further research into the history of the use of the site. Cllrs Bunt/Barry. Unanimous.
*Cllr Brown left the room.
PA18/05787: Remove 3-4 branches over road of each of 4 x mature Beech trees. Cornish Tree Care (Agent). Lacy Green, Polbreen Lane, St Agnes TR5 0UN
No objection. Cllrs Bunt/Ripper. Unanimous.
*Cllr Brown re-entered the room.
PA18/05145: Minor extensions and internal alterations to existing dwelling. A Naylor. Chinale, Beacon Road, St Agnes TR5 0NG
No objection. Cllrs Slater/Barry. Unanimous.
PA18/06220: Non-material amendment (1) following grant of planning permission PA16/08046. Amendment sought - Changes to fenestrations on East elevation. J Duckett. 1, Seaspray, Eastcliff, Porthtowan TR4 8AW
No objection. Cllrs Barrow/Barry. Unanimous.
PL28/18 Planning Applications Decisions NOTED that the following Planning Applications have been decided as follows:
PA17/05364: Demolition of existing workshop and construction of two semi-detached open market dwellings and two affordable flats. Land to the rear of Trelyn, Chapel Hill, Porthtowan TR4 8AT [APPROVED]
PA18/02163: Retention of small portal steel framed farm building, access track and associated works to existing field access onto Goonvrea Road. Goonvrea Barton, Goonvrea Road, St Agnes TR5 0NX [APPROVED]
PA18/03414: Works to a tree subject to a tree preservation order. Removal of one Pine. Demelza Cottage, Goonvrea, St Agnes TR5 0NP [APPROVED]
PA18/03506: Demolition of existing barn and relocation within curtilage of residential garden. 53, Trevaunance Road, St Agnes TR5 0NB [APPROVED]
Signed: Date:
PA18/03695: Proposed first floor extension over garage area incl. new dormers to front and rear elevations. Hillside, Wheal Quoit Avenue, St Agnes TR5 0SJ [APPROVED]
PA18/02517: Proposed barn conversion and extension. Beacon Road, St Agnes [APPROVED] PA18/03126: Application for Outline Consent for the construction of a detached dwelling house with all matters reserved. Land adjacent to Cleaderscroft Hotel, British Road, St Agnes TR5 0TZ [APPROVED]
PA18/03591: Change of use/conversion of a detached double garage into an annexe. 46, Durning Road, St Agnes TR5 0UP [APPROVED]
PA18/03649: Re-siting of replacement oil tank, siting of boiler, replacement 3 windows and 3 doors and replacement of carport with enclosed garage. PA18/03679: Listed building consent application. Briar Cottage, Mingoose, Mount Hawke Truro TR4 8BX [BOTH APPROVED]
PA18/03843: Outline planning permission with some matters reserved: Three bedroom dwelling with associated parking and ground layout, plus the full use of sustainable energy water and drainage systems on site. Land North of Goonlaze Cottages, Goonlaze, St Agnes [REFUSED]
PA18/01252/PREAPP: Pre-application advice for proposed new build boarding cattery. Land at Trewarren, Mithian Downs, St Agnes [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]
PA18/00879/PREAPP: Historic Building pre-application advice for demolition of single storey extension, or its conversion into garage with roof terrace. The Old Sunday School, Blackwater TR4 8EQ [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]
PA18/03261: Construction of a new two storey, 3 bedroom dwelling. Land West of The Well House, Goonbell, St Agnes [APPROVED]
PA18/03602: To build garage as detailed in this application. Briar Farm, Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5BG [APPROVED]
PA18/03730: Proposed extension and alterations. Arley, Wheal Quoit Avenue, St Agnes TR5 0SH [APPROVED]
PA18/03997: Erection of orangery to side elevation. Wheal Britain Farm, Two Burrows, Blackwater [APPROVED]
PA17/03144/PREAPP: Pre-application for construction of a replacement dwelling and change of use of former dwelling known as the Grooms Cottage to a use ancillary and incidental to the attached stables. Land at Goonearl, Scorrier TR16 5EB [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]
PA18/02302: Extensions, refurbishment and alterations. PA18/02303: Listed building consent application. Fern Villa, Water Lane, St Agnes TR5 0QZ [BOTH APPROVED]
PA18/03231: Demolition of the dwelling known as 'Glencrest' and the erection of one new dwelling and one replacement dwelling. Glencrest, Blackwater TR4 8EQ [APPROVED]
PA18/04744: Proposed single storey extension with porch. 4, Durning Road, St Agnes TR5 0UP [APPROVED]
PA18/04970: Non-material amendment (No. 1): House 1 - French windows moved around to East elevation (facing Rose Hill), patio extended outwards, house extended marginally (<450mm) which is non-material relative to scale of development AND House 2 - Juliet balcony omitted to master bed to (PA18/00652): Construction of two dwellings with associated access. Land adjacent Barn Elms, Rose Hill, Porthtowan [APPROVED]
Signed: Date:
PA18/02683: Change of use of land to fully accessible seasonal campsite for 6 bell tents & conversion of redundant stable into associated toilet/wash facilities & store. Land at An Ke Bew, Goonbell, St Agnes [REFUSED]
PA18/03464: Construction of a new steel portal framed building. Brian Etherington Meat Co, Wheal Rose, Scorrier TR16 5DF [APPROVED]
PA18/03709: Development of land into four, self-contained homes. Land opposite Goonbell House, Goonbell, St Agnes [REFUSED]
PA18/03862: Replacing existing conservatory with new porch for shoe and coat storage. 31, Glendale Crescent, Mount Hawke TR4 8UH [APPROVED]
PA18/01362/PREAPP: Pre-application advice for proposed conversion of building to annexe. Wheal Ellen, Penhall Lane, Mount Hawke TR4 8DL [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]
PA18/01208/PREAPP: Pre-application advice to demolish and re-build a family home, also to renovate and re-instate existing chalet units. The Glen, Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Truro TR4 8AS [CLOSED – ADVICE GIVEN]
PA18/04083: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) in respect of decision PA16/11249 dated 29.01.17 for replacement dwelling. Greengates, West Polberro, St Agnes TR5 0ST [APPROVED]
PA18/04331: Extension and alterations to Q Tea Rooms. Q Tea Rooms, Studio and Gallery, Quay Road, St Agnes TR5 0RS [APPROVED]
PA18/04091: Erection of a single storey studio annexe. Woodlands, Quay Rd, St Agnes TR5 0RP [WITHDRAWN]
PA18/05098: Notification of works to trees within a conservation area. Woodlands, Quay Rd, St Agnes TR5 0RP [DECIDED NOT TO MAKE A TPO (TCA APPS)]
PL29/18 Reports from Council representatives NOTED the following - NDP report received including: The Steering Group finalised work to the settlement boundaries at their last meeting; The Steering Group looked at changes to policies; Final draft of the NDP has been sent to the designer for approval; Next meetings – 19th and 25th July. Cllr Barrow explained that she had resigned from the Cornwall Planning Partnership group and requested volunteers to join. Cllr Johns apologised for not being able to attend the informal meeting with Planning Officer, Glenn Lowe, last week.
PL30/18 Procedure for 5 day protocol response to Cornwall Council RESOLVED to adopt the amended 5 day protocol policy, as above, with two amendments under ‘Procedure’ as follows: Bullet point 3 – Replace “…it will be adjudged as option 2” with “it will be adjudged as No Comment”. Bullet point 4 – After “The PC Officer will collate member’s responses”, remove rest of text and replace with “There must be a clear majority of at least 50% of the respondents (‘No Comments’ not included) for option 3, over the combined responses of options 1 and 2.” Cllrs Bunt/Barrow. Unanimous.
PL31/18 Protocol for handling planning correspondence received from members of the public RESOLVED to adopt the protocol, as above, omitting bullet point 3 under ‘Procedure’, regarding contacting individual Councillors. Cllrs Ripper/Brown. Unanimous.
PL32/18 Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960. None. The meeting closed at 21:12.
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