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Planning, Design and Access Statement Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary.....................................................................................................................................2 2.0 Site Location................................................................................................................................................3 3.0 Planning History and Relevant Cases...........................................................................................................3 4.0 Planning Policy Assessment.........................................................................................................................4 4.1 Design Context.........................................................................................................................................4 Applicant: Mr Taylor 4.2 Planning Policy.........................................................................................................................................4 Project: Proposed Construction of Replacement Dwelling, Annexe & Outbuildings 4.2.1 St Agnes Parish: Neighbourhood Development Plan.......................................................................4 Address: Pentreath, Mithian Downs, St Agnes TR5 0PY 4.4.2 Cornwall Local Plan - Strategic Policies 2010 - 2030........................................................................4 4.4.3 National Planning Policy Framework...............................................................................................5 4.5 Design Response to Relevant Policy........................................................................................................6 4.6 Other Relevant Guidance.........................................................................................................................6 5.0 Design and Access........................................................................................................................................7 5.1 Proposed Use...........................................................................................................................................7 5.2 Amount....................................................................................................................................................7 5.3 Layout.......................................................................................................................................................7 5.4 Scale.........................................................................................................................................................7 5.5 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................7 5.6 Landscaping.............................................................................................................................................7 5.7 Access.......................................................................................................................................................7 6.0 Evaluation....................................................................................................................................................7 1.0 Executive Summary Planning permission is sought for the proposed demolition of dwelling, annexe and outbuildings and the construction of replacements at Pentreath, Mithian Downs, St Agnes. The site lies within Mithian Downs to the south of the village of Mithian. The single storey dwelling and annexe are to the south end of the site, with the barn, garage/workshop and associated storage buildings located around the centre of the site. A further large storage shed, storage buildings and timber store are located in the northwest of the site. The site does not lie within any ecological, landscape or heritage designated areas. The dwelling and associated outbuildings have no architectural merit and do little to enhance their surroundings. The existing dwelling is of poor quality as are the existing outbuildings. As such, it is proposed to demolish the existing structures on site and replace them with a similar but modernised development. This development includes a 3 bedroom dwelling to replace the existing bungalow. It also includes a workshop/studio space to replace the existing barn/workshop, with the annexe space located below. A replacement outbuilding is also proposed to house the owner's compact tractor and tools, currently stored in the barn, which are used to maintain their adjacent land. This is a self-build project. The development has been designed sensitively in such a way as to preserve the existing orchard and mature trees within the site. This development would result in a much more attractive site and would enhance its immediate surroundings. The design has been considered so that the proposal is consistent with national planning policy as set out in the NPPF, together with development plan policies contained within the Cornwall Local Plan and St Agnes Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan. Existing site plan (NTS) 2.0 Site Location 3.0 Planning History and Relevant Cases The site lies within Mithian Downs to the south of the village of Mithian. There are scattered dwellings and The following cases are relevant to this application. farmsteads to the south, east and west of the site. There are more closely spaced dwellings immediately north of the site along the C0101 toward Mithian. PA19/05851 - Demolish existing dwelling, including the garage and outbuildings, and erect a new 2 storey dwelling with garage/store and carport – Approved 26/07/2019 The land immediately south, east and west of the site is agricultural as is the majority of the surrounding This application is very relevant being both nearby, approximately 1km, and very similar to the landscape. The site does not lie within any historical, landscape or ecological designated areas. proposed application. The existing dwelling and outbuildings referenced above were of a very similar age and condition to those within the proposed application. PA17/06022 - Demolition of existing buildings and dwelling, and construction of a replacement dwelling, workshop/office building and stable block, with associated landscaping – Approved 01/09/2017 This application provides another example of an existing dwelling and outbuildings being replaced with a higher quality development, in this case even of a larger scale. 4.0 Planning Policy Assessment Policy 6 - Village Character, and Policy 10 – Landscape and Coast “ensure that development takes place in the most appropriate areas, to a scale which is in keeping with the settlement and contributes to preserving and enhancing the identity of St Agnes Parish landscape and villages”. 4.1 Design Context 4.4.2 Cornwall Local Plan - Strategic Policies 2010 - 2030 The proposed dwelling and studio / annexe would provide a greatly improved living environment for the Vision and objectives occupants, being designed and constructed to a high standard. The proposed dwelling would be far more energy efficient than the existing dwelling. The proposed development would reduce the number of The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England buildings as well as reducing the developed footprint within the site. The proposed arrangement would and how these are expected to be applied. It provides the framework within which local communities and also significantly improve the appearance of the site by replacing the existing exposed block buildings with councils can produce their own distinctive local and neighbourhood plans. The Cornwall Local Plan seeks to traditional natural stone and timber materials. The existing hedges are also proposed to be renewed and be fully consistent with the NPPF and does not repeat national policy but sets out a clear approach for thickened with native species where they have become over mature or storm damaged. The site lies dealing with proposals. adjacent to an unclassified rural road with the closest neighbouring dwelling located ~150m to the north. The site is well screened from the road and neighbours by either large hedges or mature trees. Given the Policy 1: Presumption in favour of sustainable development current residential use of the site the proposed redevelopment would not result in harm to amenity and the re-planting would only offer an improvement in terms of visual impact of the site. When considering development proposals the Council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework and set out by the policies of the Cornwall Local Plan. 4.2 Planning Policy When considering whether a development proposal is sustainable or not, account will be taken of 4.2.1 St Agnes Parish: Neighbourhood Development Plan its location, layout, design and use against the three pillars of economic development, social development and environmental protection and improvement. Section 6. of the St Agnes Parish: Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) sets out three objective themes who's relevant parts are: Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision the Council will grant permission unless material considerations A) Housing and Community Facilities Objectives indicate otherwise – taking into account whether: a) Any adverse impacts of granting permission • Provide housing