Planning Committee 20 September 2021

Applications

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

Application Number	Details	Response Deadline
PA21/07665	Address: High Cross, Enys, Penryn Description of work:  Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline consent PA19/03414 dated 10/12/2019 for the construction of up to 5 dwellings Applicant: Mr M Townsend	23 September 2021
PA21/06559	Address: 59 Woodland Avenue, Penryn Description of work: Replacement of existing ancillary mobile home with a timber single storey granny annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling Applicant: Ms K Case	28 September 2021
PA21/07061	Address: Land at Bissom, Penyn Description of work: Demolition of stable and erection of an agricultural building for general purpose agricultural storage Applicant: Mr K Toy	21 September 12021
PA21/08584 & PA21/08686	Address: 22 Lower Market Street, Penryn Description of work: Listed building consent for change of use from Sui Generis to mixed use of E(a) display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food, E(g)(i) offices to carry out an operational or administrative functions and C3(a) dwelling house, providing retail and workshop space for an artist/crafts person with accommodation for an owner/ occupier Applicant:  Ms J Kehyaian	21 September 2021
PA21/07868	Address: 55 Chandler Park, Penryn Description of work: Works to tree, namely:- (T1) Pine, fell – subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Applicant:  Tom Downes, Eco Active Aborists	21 September 2021
PA20/07772	Address: Formerly Known as ‘Brigantine’ Land Off Lower Market Street, PenrynDescription of work: Erection of 12 x 1 bed purpose built supported living units with communal hub and staff office (C3) and all associated site works including landscaping Applicant: Mr R Freeman	4 October 2021

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. 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. Presentation in the Town Hall from Mr Becalelis Brodskis – Penryn Transport Pool – Outlining the objectives of Electric Charging Points for Cars and Bikes in Penryn

To discuss a request for allocation of spaces in Penryn for electric charging points for electric bikes and cars that can be utilised by the residents of Penryn and to consider supporting, in principle, the community purchase of an electric van for residents to share/hire.

5. Planning minutes

To approve, as a correct record, minutes 31 to 39 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 18 August 2021. Details on pages 3 to 5 of the agenda pack.

6. Correspondence

To receive items of correspondence relevant to the committee.

7. Planning applications

To consider the planning applications submitted for observation. Details on page 6 of the agenda pack.

8. Decisions notices

To note the planning decision notices from Cornwall Council. Details on page 7 of the agenda pack.

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

To note the minutes of the F&PCAAC meeting on 2 August 2021

10. Mylor Neighbourhood Development Plan – PA21/00015/NDP

To discuss the plan proposal submitted to Cornwall Council’s Local Plans Team and submit any comments.

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Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF PENRYN HELD ON MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN

Councillors Present: Langan (Chairman), Grant (Vice-Chairman), Doyle, Hanks, Harrison, Hernandez, Jordan, Kirby, May, Milan, Ronchetti, Wenmoth and Williams.

In attendance: Linda Body – Administration Officer

40. Apologies

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Tucker (family commitments), Bennett and Widdon (family commitment).

41. Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interests or requests for dispensations.

42. Public Participation

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

43. Presentation from Becalelis Brodskis – Penryn Transport Pool

Mr Brodskis explained that the project aims to contribute to reducing Penryn’s residents collective CO₂ emissions and alleviate parking issues in the town by reducing the number of cars needing parking.  This will be achieved by encouraging residents to adopt e-bikes and electric cars by providing a fleet of electric vehicles for residents of Penryn.  He added that Cornwall Council is going to be providing grants to towns from ERDF funding through a project called DriveEV2, to develop the infrastructure and there is now an opportunity for Penryn Town Council to actively engage in preparing to plan for this.

fter general discussion and to aid with further strategic discussions, the Town Council requested that a link be set up between the Penryn Transport Pool and the Town Council, for example a Town Councillor(s) to attend the group meetings.

Mr Brodskis will advise accordingly with future dates and assistance.

44. Planning Minutes

It was RESOLVED that minute numbers 31 to 39 of the Planning Committee held on 16 August 2021 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Langan.

 Councillors May and Hernandez abstained from the vote as they were not present at the meeting.

45. Correspondence

The Administration Officer read a letter of support from Dr Jo Garrett for the proposals regarding the Penryn Transport Pool.

46. Planning Applications

PA20/07772 – Formerly Known as ‘Brigantine’ Land off Lower Market Street, Penryn

RESOLVED that the Town Council objects to the application.  It is out of character for the town, overbearing and has a negative impact on Stoke House.  The Town Council also notes the Historic environment Planning comments in 2020 on the design of the proposed building.

Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant

PA21/07665 – High Cross, Enys, Penryn
Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline consent PA19/03414 dated 10/12/2019 for the construction of up to 5 dwellings

 RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections, in principle, to the application.  However, they would like the following to be taken into consideration:

•  There is no public footpath on the right-hand side of the development down into Truro Hill
• The material consideration concerns of the neighbouring properties
• Cornish hedgerows to be replaced where possible
• Due consideration be given to native species and the natural environment
• Recommend sufficient litter and dog bins be provided

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor May.  Councillor Hernandez abstained from the vote.

PA21/06559 – 59 Woodland Avenue, Penryn
Replacement of existing ancillary mobile home with a timber single storey granny annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling

RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application but does have concerns in regard to the size of the annexe (too large and there is more than one bedroom proposed) and that it should fully adhere to the Cornwall Council Guidance note for Annexes.

 Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant.  Councillor Langan and Kirby abstained from the vote.

 An earlier motion that the Town Council objects to the application was LOST.  (Four votes for the application, seven against and two abstentions).

PA21/07061 – Land at Bissom, Penryn
Demolition of stable and erection of an agricultural building for general purpose agricultural store

RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Hanks.

PA21/08584 & PA231/08686 – 22 Lower Market Street, Penryn
Listed building consent for change of use from Sui Generis to mixed use of E(a) display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food, E(g)(i) offices to carry out an operational or administrative functions and C3(a) dwelling house, providing retail and workshop space for an artist/crafts person with accommodation for an owner/occupier

RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Hernandez

PA21/07868 – 55 Chandler Park, Penryn
Works to tree, namely:- (T1) Pine, fell – subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)

RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application.

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Ronchetti

47. Decision Notices

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

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

The minutes of the Falmouth & Penryn Conservation Areas Advisory Committee held via Zoom on 2 August 2021 were noted.

49. Mylor Neighbourhood Development Plan Proposal – PA21/00015/NDP

The members discussed Mylor Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Development Plan which has now been submitted to Cornwall Council’s Local Plan Team for comment.

It was RESOLVED to fully support Mylor Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Development Plan – application PA21/00015/NDP.

 Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth

There being no further business to transact the meeting was closed at 8.45pm