The East Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 10 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of three applications and the refusal of one, with detailed debates on each.

PA23/10388: Mr C Speed - Land at Orchard Meadow, Hatt, Cornwall

The committee approved the application for development at Orchard Meadow in Hatt, Cornwall. The Senior Development Officer recommended approval with conditions, despite significant objections from the Parish Council and local residents. Councillor Worth highlighted the need for affordable and open market housing in the area, referencing a recent housing needs survey. The committee voted 7-2 in favour of the application, citing no planning policy reasons for refusal.

PA23/05369: Mr M Redshaw - 13 Burns View, Crafthole, Torpoint, Cornwall

The application for development at 13 Burns View in Crafthole, Torpoint, was approved with conditions, including an additional requirement for three parking spaces per dwelling. Despite opposition from local residents and the Parish Council, the committee found no planning policy reasons to refuse the application. Councillor Ewert raised concerns about overdevelopment and the impact on the local community, but the committee voted 8-1 in favour.

PA23/04591: Mrs N Bull - Land West of Two Chimneys, Higher Downgate, Callington, Cornwall

The committee approved the application for development on land west of Two Chimneys in Higher Downgate, Callington, despite the Development Officer's recommendation for refusal. Councillor Parsons supported the application, citing environmental benefits and the suitability of existing structures for conversion. The committee debated the planning policies and potential benefits, ultimately voting 7-1 in favour.

PA24/01333: Mr Adrian Parsons - Land Adjacent to Illand Nursery, Newtown Road, Congdons Shop, Launceston, Cornwall

The application for development on land adjacent to Illand Nursery in Congdons Shop, Launceston, was approved with conditions. Councillor Parsons declared an interest and left the room during the discussion. The Development Officer recommended approval, and the committee supported the proposal unanimously, with one abstention.

Appeals Report

The committee noted the information relating to appeals, as detailed in the Appeals Report.

For more details, you can refer to the Printed minutes and the Agenda frontsheet of the meeting.