Planning Committee 15 August 2022

Applications

Planning applications that will be discussed at this meeting are listed below.

Application Number	Details	Response Deadline
PA21/04825	Address: Land at Penvose Farm,  Penryn Description of work: Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following Outline Approval PA16/11983 dated 26.09.2018 for proposed development of a student village, new highway access, landscaping and associated infrstrucure Applicant: Mr A West, Falmouth Student Village Ltd	16 August 2022
PA22/04508	Address: The Vicarage, The Coach House, Church Hill, Penryn Description of work: Conversion of the redundant Coach House to a residential dwelling, includeing internal and external alterations to the existing building and its rear extension with variation of conditions 2 and 4 of decision PA17/05913 dated 09.01.2018 Applicant: Mr and Mrs Neeter	16 August 2022
PA22/05929	Address: 13 College Green, Penryn Description of work: Works to a tree subject to a TPO: T1 (Oak) Reduce crown of NE quarter by 1-2 metres all round Applicant: Disley	16 August 2022
PA22/06727	Address: Kernow House, 17 Green Lane, Penryn Description of work: Proposed extension to provide additional office space, boardroom/training room, disabled toilet and disabled access. Change of use of part ground floor to Class E (business office use) Applicant: Ms Z Simmons	25 August 2022
PA22/06872	Address: The Outspan, West End, Penryn Description of work: Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA20/07793 dated 12/11/2020 for change sought. Removal of chimney stack in South East corner and relocation and resize of ground floor window. Applicant: Ms F Crow	16 August 2022
PA22/06610	Address: Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadets, Commercial Road, Penryn Description of work: Demolish wall between the Falmouth & Penryn Sea Cadet building and the Carrick Business Centre. Replace with block and render wall and pedestrian emergency exit gate Applicant: Mr M Nixon	30 August 2022

Agenda

1. Apologies

To receive apologies for absence.

2. Declarations of interest

To receive declarations of interest in respect of any items on the agenda and to consider requests from members for dispensations.

3. Presentation from Andy West – Land at Penvose Farm, Roskrow, Penryn – PA21/04825

4. Public participation

An opportunity for members of the public to address the Town Council concerning matters on the agenda. Find out more about public participation at meetings and make a request to speak.

4. Planning minutes

To approve as a correct record, minutes 21 to 29 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 20 June 2022. Details on pages 3 to 6 of the agenda pack.

5. Correspondence

To receive items of correspondence relevant to the committee.

6. Updates on Planning Applications from Cornwall Council Member(s) (Information Only)

To receive any updates on planning applications from the Cornwall Council members – for information only.

7. Planning applications

To consider the planning applications submitted for observation. Details on page 7 of the agenda pack.

8. Decisions notices

To note the planning decision notices from Cornwall Council. Details on page 8 of the agenda pack.

9. Mabe Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

To discuss the invitation to comment on the Draft Mabe Neighbourhood Plan. www.mabendp.com

10. Falmouth & Penryn Conservation Areas Advisory Committee (F&PCAAC)

To note the minutes of the F&PCAAC meeting on 4 July 2022. Details on pages 9 to 11 of the agenda pack.

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Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF PENRYN HELD ON MONDAY

15 AUGUST 2022 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN, TR10 8LT

Councillors Present:  Langan (Chairman), Grant (Vice-Chairman), Bennett, Doyle, Hanks, Harrison, Jordan, May, Milan, Tucker, Wenmoth, Widdon (from point mentioned), and Williams

In Attendance: Linda Body (Administration Officer)

30. Apologies

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ronchetti and Kirby (ill).

31. Declarations of interest and dispensations

There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensations.

Due to Andy West being held-up at his previous meeting the Chairman moved onto item 4 on the agenda, the presentation on the Land at Penvose Farm PA21/04825 will commence when Mr West arrives.

32. Public Participation

No requests had been received from members of the public wishing to speak at the meeting.

Councillor Widdon joined the meeting.

33. Planning Minutes

It was RESOLVED that subject to the following amendment to minute number 26, second bullet point, first sentence – delete the first sentence and replace with “The Kernick Road and College Hill new developments, will not be using gas boilers which will be more sustainable”, that minute numbers 21 to 29 of the Planning Committee held on 18 July 2022 be approved.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor May.

34. Presentation from Andy West – Land at Penvose Farm, Roskrow, Penryn – PA21/04825

Mr West updated the committee on the current reserved matters planning application for the proposed student village at Penvose Farm, Roskrow.

He highlighted the following:

• The proposed 2000 student bed spaces have been reduced to 1858.
• The Park and ride scheme has now been altered to park and change.
• The proposed orientation of the sport pitches has now been changed from portrait to landscape
• The site will be zero carbon and will use all renewable energy sources
• There will be a retention of as many hedgerows as possible that are passing through the site.
• Areas for habitat are in line with what is expected by the ecologists with a 35% net gain for habitat creation
• There will be a large amount of greenspace and a wetland area
• There will be change in direction for the bus service to a safer route
• It is hoped that building on the site will commence in September this year.

35. Correspondence

The Administration Officer reported:

• Correspondence had been received from the owner of the Shellfish Pig, 11B Commercial Road, Penryn, who had been advised by the Assistant Highways Manager from Cornwall Council to request permission from the Town Council and the Cornwall Councillor for the following:

Request to park the Shellfish Pig van outside of Bango Kitchen and then block off the area in front of his building with some temporary fencing/plants to create some outside seating area and live music.  The measurements for the area would be 4.5 metres from Bango Kitchen building to the cycle land and then across approximately 5 metres (the width of the Shellfish Pig building).

Councillor Langan requested that this should be discussed at the next Council meeting on the 5 September so that a vote can be made in respect of the request.

36. Updates on Planning Applications from Cornwall Council Members (Information Only)

Councillor Widdon reported:

From late 2023 every development proposal in the UK – no matter how big or small, and no matter what the current state of the plot is – will now have to demonstrate a measurable increase in the biodiversity fostered on site. The requirement is enforced by the 2021 Environment Act, which introduced an automatic new condition to every planning permission granted: a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) of 10%. This means that, before any development begins, applicants need to measure the existing and proposed biodiversity values of their sites. They also need to set a clear plan for the proposed increase, and get that plan approved by their local authority.  Cornwall Council will be setting up their own advisory Department to assist applicants.

37. Planning Applications

PA22/04611 – Land at Penvose Farm, Roskrow
It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

Before the vote took place, Councillor Wenmoth left the meeting and did not return, he felt that he was not given the appropriate opportunity by the Chairman to raise his questions and, consequently, did not take any further part in the meeting.

PA22/04508 – The Vicarage, The Coach House, Church Hill, Penryn
It was RESOLVED that the Town Council Fully Supports the application.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Williams

PA22/05929 – 13 College Green, Penryn
It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application subject to satisfactory advice from the Treen Officer.
Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Langan

PA22/06727 – Kernow House, 17 Green Lane, Penryn
It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Widdon

PA22/06872 – The Outspan, West End, Penryn
It was RESOLVED that the Town Council fully supports the application.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

PA22/06610 – Falmouth & Penryn Sea Cadets, Commercial Road, PenrynIt was RESOLVED that the Town Council supports the application subject to the Conservation Officers considerations.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

38. Mabe Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

The Town Council discussed the invitation to comment on the Draft Mabe Neighbourhood Plan and it was RESOLVED that the Town Council supports the Neighbourhood Development Plan for Mabe Parish.

Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Tucker

39. Decision Notices

The list of decision notices received since the last meeting were noted.

40. Falmouth and Penryn Conservation Areas Advisory Committee (F&PCAAC)

The minutes of the Falmouth and Penryn Conservation Areas Advisory Committee meeting held on the 4 July 2022 were noted.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting was closed at 8.00 pm