James Ball

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and a list of appeals. The committee voted to refuse an application for a solar farm near St Dennis and deferred a decision on a geothermal power plant near Camelford pending a technical briefing.

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and an appeals report. Permission in Principle was granted for the construction of up to four dwellings at Trecarne in Trewoon, and full planning permission was granted for a new dwelling on Fistral Crescent in Newquay.

Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030, and to receive updates from cabinet members. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair.

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 25 June 2025, and elected Councillor Kate Ewert as Chairman and Councillor Rosie Moore as Vice Chairman. Members raised questions to the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools regarding hazard markings outside a local primary school, the approach to a smartphone-free campaign in schools, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss four planning applications and note a list of planning appeals. Councillors voted to refuse applications for manager's accommodation at Higher Penderleath Resort and for an extension to Wheal Cock Barn. Councillors voted to approve an application for a new dwelling at land east of Plen An Merther, subject to conditions being agreed. Councillors voted to approve permission in principle for the erection of a bungalow on land to the rear of North Roskear Road.