MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING HELD
ON WEDNESDAY 6th JULY 2016 IN
THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7PM
Present: Councillor Councillor G Brown (Chairman), Councillors J Allen, P Fox, B Freake, A Hewitt,
H Kneebone, L Marven, M Pryor
In attendance: Mrs A Pentecost (Clerk),
Councillor P Williams (Cornwall Council)
84 members of the public
Mr John Salmon in respect of outline scheme at Lower Trewedna Farm
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillors Davey and Hatch
- DECLARATION OF MEMBER’S INTERESTS/DISPENSATION APPLICATIONS
None, the Chairman welcomed Bronwen Freak as a new parish councillor
3. PRE-APPLICATION FOR A SMALL HOUSING SCHEME ON THE EASTERN SECTION OF THE
FIELDS AT LOWER TREWEDNA FARM
The area in question lies immediately opposite the dwellings at Trewedna Lane and adjacent to the
cross roads. At this stage it is envisaged that a scheme of approximately 20 houses would be deemed
appropriate, including affording housing. The Chairman then introduced Mr John Salmon.
Mr Salmon, for the applicant, gave details of the proposed development, although this was still to be
finalised. They were looking at 20 dwellings which had to be affordable led. The housing need was
established as 32, so they were comfortable there was scope to go forward. As the land was
Grade 2 agricultural land, building would not normally be permitted, but nearly all the parish was of
a similar designation and this was an exception site. So far they had engaged with a Highways
consultant, there were concerns re the pedestrian access but this would be looked into. Access to the
site would be via Trewedna Lane. 10 of the dwellings would be affordable
Mr Salmon then took questions from the public.
Among the concerns raised were as follows
Ownership of the land - Morris Farms
Developer - not known at present
This proposal was outside the village envelope - that does not carry much weight now with the
need by Cornwall Council to provide a significant number of new homes
What was the definition of need - the parish need as per Homechoice register which showed 32
people waiting for housing - doubt expressed as to the accuracy of the register
Sewerage issues - the system was already overloaded. SWW do not have the money to do the
necessary work. An issue to be looked at
A strain would be put on the village school, in addition there was no dentist or doctor in the parish
The possibility of 20 houses becoming a lot more - Cornwall Council are very keen to keep any
development in line with the village. Plot sizes would be similar to those properties already there.
Would there be street lights - light pollution - no decision yet made
Doubts whether the wages paid in Cornwall would be adequate for anyone trying to buy one of
these houses. Some were social rent/part rent, part buy or wholly affordable buying
The junction had previously been flooded, more housing in the area would exacerbate this.
A dislike of the idea of creeping out into the countryside
Need to not be seen as being uncaring. People who want to live in the village currently are
unable to because of the high house prices.
Potential issues for future discussions - the lack of public transport, sustainability, flood risk.
Many elderly people living in bungalows with large gardens. Cannot find smaller places in the
village, but do not want to move. There was a need for suitable properties for older people
wishing to down size
What was affordable? A different definition in Cornwall than other parts of the country
The Chairman said that when any formal application was submitted to Cornwall Council, another public
meeting would be held to discuss the full details. The Parish Council could not support or object until
such time. The majority of the members of the public then left the meeting
4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following applications were supported by the Parish Council;
PA15/11580 LAND AT HUNTERS FARM, OLD CARNON HILL, PERRANWELL STATION
Outline application with some matters reserved. Construction of a replacement dwelling, to
replace existing static caravan benefiting from a lawful residential use - request that any
dwelling should be single storey and in proportion to the caravan
PA16/05456 KELYNEK, TREWEDNA LANE, PERRANWELL STATION
Single storey kitchen extension
PA16/05486 3 MELLINGEY COTTAGES, STATION ROAD, PERRANWELL STATION
Proposed single storey extension with pitch roof and roof lights to rear
PA16/05352 PARK VIEW, TARRANDEAN LANE, PERRANWELL STATION
Amendment to PA16/02418 (Garage) to change main garage door from E to S elevation
(original garage was south) and to change side garage door from S to E elevation.
PA16/05689 TARA, TARRANDEAN LANE, PERRANWELL STATION
Single storey extension including roof lights to front and rear of property
PA16/06047 BEECHES, UPPER TREDREA, PERRANARWORTHAL
Demolition of existing double garage/utility extension and erection of new extension and
detached single garage
- CORNWALL COUNCIL DECISIONS
The following applications have been approved:
PA16/04053 Trewedna Vean, Trewedna Lane, Perranwell Station
Proposed extension and alteration to cottage
PA16/03476 Perran Wharf Cottage, Perranarworthal
Listed building consent for the conversion of garage to kitchen and ancillary works
PA16/04251 Aquilla, Norway Lane, Perranarworthal
Notification of proposed works to a tree in a conservation area. Fell Plane Tree (No TPO)
PA16/03167 Mill Cottage, Cove Hill, Perranarworthal
Fell group of evergreen Leylandii (No TPO)
PA16/04321 The Hill, Greenwith Road, Perranwell Station
Proposed extension to front of garage and entrance areas with balcony over
- ANY OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS
Concern had been expressed regarding PA16/00914 Conversion of redundant agricultural
Building to file storage unit and alterations to building(retrospective) and formation of new access
Track and associated works. However on checking the application and the subsequent lifting of
Condition 3, it seemed that planning permission had not been exceeded.
- NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mr Moir gave details of the presentations he had given to various groups with a lot more
still to be done. He needed assistance with envelope filling, Councillors Freake and Hewitt plus the
Clerk said they could help with this. The questionnaires should be ready to go out shortly.
There was a public meeting on July 13th where the Clerk would give a short presentation on
the Neighbourhood Development Plan and Mr Moir could supply the technical details.
This would also be an opportunity to gauge opinion on area designation.
There being no further business the meeting concluded at 20.46hrs
Signed ...... (Chairman)
27th July 2016