Planning Committee 17 May 2022

Applications

Planning applications that will be discussed at this meeting are as follows:

PA22/02099

• Address: Land at Kernick Farm, Off Kernick Road, Penryn
• Description of work: Full application for the development of 87 dwellings, associated infrastructure, open space, landscaping, access roads, parking and boundary treatments
• Applicant: Oakleigh Homes (SW) Ltd
• Response deadline: 18 May 2022

PA22/03283

• Address: 90 Lower Market Street, Penryn
• Description of work: Listed Building Consent for domestic underground gas supply (meter out of sight and not visible to frontage)
• Applicant:  Mr M Miller
• Response deadline: 20 May 2022

PA22/03501

• Address: 18 Truro Lane, Penryn
• Description of work: Single storey side extension
• Applicant: Ms A Hanks
• Response deadline: 17 May 2022

PA22/03508

• Address: Kernow House, 17 Green Lane, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposed 2 storey extension to provide additional office space, boardroom/training room. Disabled toilet and disabled access
• Applicant: Miss Z Simmons
• Response Deadline: 17 May 2022

PA22/03903

• Address: Land to the North of Potter’s Meadow, Kernick Road, Penryn
• Description of Work: New dwelling house with variation of condition 2 of decision PA20/10832 dated 25.02.2021
• Applicant: Ms K Venner De Cortez
• Response Deadline: 17 May 2022

PA22/02831

• Address: 25 Higher Market Street, Penryn
• Description of work: Listed Building Consent for retaining of first floor external walls, alterations to the first-floor deck and addition of x 1 rooflight and x 1 door
• Applicant: Mr P Chapple, London and City Group
• Response Deadline: 18 May 2022

Agenda

1. Election of Chairman

To elect the Chairman for the forthcoming Municipal year.

2. Apologies

To receive apologies for absence.

3. Declarations of interest and dispensations

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

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.

5. Election of Vice-Chairman

To elect the Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming Municipal year.

6. Minutes

To approve, as a correct record, minutes 108 to 116 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 19 April 2022.  Details on pages 3 to 7 of the agenda pack.

7. Correspondence

To receive items of correspondence relevant to the committee.

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

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

9. Planning applications

To consider the planning applications submitted for observation. Details on page 8 of the agenda pack.

10. Decisions notices

To note the planning decision notices from Cornwall Council.  Details on pages 9 and 10 of the agenda pack.

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

To note the minutes of the F&PCAAC meetings held on 4 April 2022.  Details on pages 11 to 13 of the agenda pack.

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Minutes

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Monday 17 May 2022 at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber, Higher Market Street, Penryn, TR10 8LT

Councillors Present: Langan (Chairman), Grant (Vice-Chairman), Doyle, Hanks, Harrison, Jordan, May, Milan, Ronchetti, Tucker, Widdon and Williams

In Attendance: Linda Body (Administration Officer)

1. Election of Chairman

Nominations were called for the election of the Chairman.

It was RESOLVED that Councillor Langan be elected Chairman of the Planning Committee for the ensuing civic year.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor May.

2. Apologies

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bennett (away), Hernandez (ill) and Wenmoth (ill).

Councillor Kirby was absent, no apology given.

3. Declarations of interest and dispensations

Councillor Hanks declared an interest in application PA22/03501 – 18 Truro Lane, Penryn as the applicant is a family member.

4. Public participation

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

5. Election of Vice Chairman

Nominations were called for the election of the Vice-Chairman.

RESOLVED that Councillor Grant be elected Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the ensuing civic year.

Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Tucker.

6. Planning Minutes

It was RESOLVED that minute numbers 108 to 116 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 19 April 2022 be approved.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Widdon

7. Correspondence

The Administration Officer reported;

• the result of the consultation by Cornwall Council on the 20mph Rollout – Phase 1 – Falmouth & Penryn Community Network Area.  The proposal will be implemented as below:

SN01 PENRYN

The original proposals will be implemented as advertised with the following exceptions.

1. A decision on the B3292 (including Commercial Road / The Praze and a section of Church Road) has been deferred. This means that for the time being, the B3292 will keep its existing 30mph speed limit, however the Council retains the ability to implement the prior proposals within statutory time limits.
2. The extents of the proposed 20mph limit on Kernick Road has been reduced to ensure that all changes in the speed limit are consistent with clear environment changes (e.g. rural – urban in nature). Ensuring such, should increase compliance on all 20mph roads.

• Road Closure – B3292 Treluswell to Falmouth Road, Penryn from 4th July 2022 to 8th July 2022 (19:00 to 06:00 hours) by Cormac Solutions Ltd

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

Councillor Widdon reported, that in regard to planning application PA22/02627 (Six permanent ‘pods’ for homeless people, Commercial Road Car Park) that Cornwall Council have objected to the application, and it will now go to Cornwall Council’s Planning Committee on the 6 June.  Councillor Widdon will attend the meeting and put in an objection as the strongest case against the application is the impact on the loss of valuable parking in the town.

Councillors Langan and Grant reported that they are unable to attend the planning committee on the 6 June, Councillor May will attend in their absence.

9. Planning Applications

• PA22/02099 – Land at Kernick Farm, Off Kernick Road, Penryn
  It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application. However, the Town Council would like to see any Open Space contributions be focused in and around Penryn for its residents and be discussed with local members, as per Policy 11 of the Town’s Neighbourhood Plan.  Also, the Town Council requests that those additional 12 dwellings, from the 75 previously approved, do not have gas boilers installed and should now promote the use of renewable energy, as per Policies 8 and 9 of the Town’s Neighbourhood Plan.

      Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

• PA22/03283 – 90 Market Street, Penryn
  It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.
  
  Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

Having earlier in the meeting declared an interest in planning application PA22/03501, Councillor Hanks left the room for the duration of the item and not take part in the debate or the vote.

• PA22/03501 – 18 Truro Lane, Penryn
  It was RESOLVED that the Town Council fully supports the application.
  
  Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant

 Following the above resolution Councillor Hanks returned to the meeting

• PA22/03508 – Kernow House, 17 Green Lane, Penryn
  It was RESOLVED that the Town Council objects to the application. The proposal is over developed and too close to neighbouring property as per Policy 7 – Considerate Design – in the Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan. The consideration of the objections to the neighbouring properties should also be taken into consideration.
  
  Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant
• PA22/03903 – Land to the North of Potter’s Meadow, Kernick Road, Penryn
  It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.Proposed by Councillor Ronchetti and proposed by Councillor Langan
  
•  PA22/03966 – 25 Higher Market Street, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council fully supports the application.

      Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

10. Decision Notices

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

11. 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 April 2022 were noted.