Planning Committee 21 March 2022

Applications

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

PA22/01440

• Address: 60B Glasney Place, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposal for a timber clad extension and the removal of a timber chalet
• Applicant: Miss C Neild
• Response deadline: 22 March 2022

PA22/01060

• Address: Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposed first floor extension to provide three flats
• Applicant:  Mr J Biren, HWDW Ltd
• Response deadline: 22 March 2022

PA22/01784

• Address: 13 College Green, Penryn
• Description of work: Works to trees namely:- (T10) Holly reduce, (T2) Holly reduce, (T3) Hazel Coppice, (T4) Holly reduce – subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
• Applicant: Mr Disley
• Response deadline: 22 March 2022

PA22/02165

• Address: 14 Bissom, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposed extension, shed, parking area and alterations
• Applicant: Mr G Medlin

PA22/01333

• Address: 29 College Green, Penryn
• Description of Work: Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include –
  Both trees are situated on Council land and are heavily overhanging and shadowing the garden of No. 29.
  T1 (Sycamore) Reduce overhanging lower spread by crown lifting and pruning 2 lowest branches back to main stem. Reduction of branches to boundary line
  would not be industry best practice.
  T2 (Sycamore) Reduce overhanging lower spread by crown lifting and pruning the lowest branch back to main stem. Reduction of branches to boundary line
  would not be industry best practice.
• Applicant: Denyer

PA22/01866

• Address: 4 Polwithen Road, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposed two storey rear extension and alterations to existing dwelling
• Applicant: Mr and Mrs Ellis

PA22/01799

• Address: Eastwood Farm Barn, Eastwood Road, Penryn
• Description of work: Non-material amendment with respect to decision PA18/00065 dated 15.04.2020 for the addition of conservation rooflight and amendments to proposed roof
• Applicant: Mr B Keay and Marnick Builders

PA22/01823

• Address: Penryn Museum, The Town Hall, Higher Market Street, Penryn
• Description of work: Listed building consent to supply and fit two outdoor handrails to the front concrete wall of the museum
• Applicant: Penryn Town Council

PA22/01368

• Address: 4 Pentire Road, Penryn
• Description of work: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for proposed new build 2 bed detached
• Applicant: Mr D Riley

PA22/02017

• Address: 16 Lower Market Street, Penryn
• Description of work: Proposed conversion of commercial premises to dwelling
• Applicant: Mr E Osman, EO Developments

PA22/02502

• Address: 16 Lower Market Street, Penryn
• Description of work: Listed building consent for the conversion of commercial premises to dwelling
• Applicant: Mr E Osman, EO Developments

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 Andrew Richards (Historic Environment) Cornwall Council – Not a Public Forum

To receive a presentation from Andrew Richards, Historic Environment Strategy Officer, from Cornwall Council regarding retrofitting projects (the fitting of new systems designed for high energy efficiency and low energy consumption to buildings previously built without them). Please note, Councillor Questions only will be taken.

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. Planning Minutes

To approve, as a correct record, minutes 86 to 95 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 21 February 2022. Details on pages 4 to 6 of the agenda pack.

6. Correspondence

To receive items of correspondence relevant to the committee.

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

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

8. Planning applications

To consider the planning applications submitted for observation. Details on pages 7 and 8 of the agenda pack.

9. Decisions notices

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

10. Consultation (EDG2078) – 20mph Rollout – Phase 1 – Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Area

To respond to the 20mph rollout (Phase 1) for the Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Area.  Comments to be received no later than 31 March 2022. Details on pages 10 to 13 of the agenda pack.

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

To note the minutes of the F&PCAAC meetings held on 7 February 2022. Details on pages 15 to 17 of the agenda pack.

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Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF PENRYN TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 21 MARCH 2022 AT 7PM IN THE TOWN HALL, HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN.

Councillors Present: Langan (Chairman), Grant (Vice-Chairman), Doyle, Hanks, Harrison, Hernandez, Ronchetti, Wenmoth, Widdon and Williams

In attendance:  Linda Body (Administration Officer)

Members of the public in attendance: Mr Holden, Mr Andrew Richards (CC) – until the points mentioned

97. Apologies

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bennett (ill), Jordan (ill), Kirby (ill), May (ill), Milan (ill) and Tucker (ill).

98. Declarations of interest and dispensations

There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensations.

99. Presentation from Andrew Richards (Historic Environment) Cornwall Council – Not a public forum

Mr Richards reported to the meeting that Cornwall Council has been using externally sourced funding to authentically repair traditional buildings in its historic towns and show how they can be sustainably repaired and upgraded without damaging their character and with health benefits to occupants.  This has been achieved through traditional skills training and energy monitoring programs, production of web-based energy saving guidance, embodied energy and life cycle comparisons of converting local historic buildings as opposed to demolishing and building new.

After a brief question and answer session from the committee Mr Richards was thanked for his attendance and insightful presentation.  Mr Richards added that he would be happy to attend Councillor Widdon’s Public Forum on Heritage and Conservation issues for the town when it is arranged.  Mr Richards then left the meeting.

100. Public participation

Mr C Holden had previously registered with the Town Council to speak at the meeting regarding his objection to PA22/01060 – Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn.  He reported to the meeting that with the addition of the first-floor extension adjacent to his property there would be a lack of privacy and the extension would have an overbearing and overshadowing impact on his outlook.  The Chairman thanked Mr Holden for attending and he then left the meeting.

101. Planning minutes

Councillor Widdon contested the correctness of the previous minutes dated the 21 February 2022.  A heated debate ensued on whether the minute was, in fact, incorrect.  During the discussions it was ascertained that the minute had been correct in its accuracy as was the resolution pertaining to it. However, Councillor Widdon kept reiterating that it was not correct and wished for it to be amended stating that ‘schemes’ had not been prioritised, which was in conflict with the actual agenda item in question.  Unfortunately, the debate culminated in Councillor Widdon accusing the Administration Officer, in an unpleasant manner, that there was always an issue with the Officer’s accuracy of the minutes.  Councillor Widdon was also very derogatory regarding the Town Clerk and her personal comments towards her were inappropriate for the meeting.

To dispel the situation, it was recommended that a minor amendment to agenda item 95 – Saracen Way, Penryn, Feasibility Report (EDG1856) be as follows:

Delete the word ‘scheme’ and replace with ‘proposal’ – the minute should read as follows:

“It was RESOLVED that Option 2 is the preferred option for the Saracen Way proposal and the item is added to the ‘Expression of Interest’ form for submission to the Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Panel for consideration”.

Following the above amendment to minute number 95, it was RESOLVED that minute numbers 86 to 96 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 21 February 2022 be approved.

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Williams.

102. Correspondence

The Administration Officer reported:

1. Caledonian Modular, principal contractor developing the Studytel student accommodation block and employment space at the Penryn Campus, has gone into administration. The Town Clerk wrote to Sondica, the company behind the scheme, to enquire if this would have an impact on the completion of the works.  Sondica responded by stating that whilst there will inevitably be a potential to cause delays to the programme, this would not impact on actual delivery.
2. Proposed Road Closure – Kernick Road, Penryn.  19 April to 22 April 2022

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

The Cornwall Council member reported the following to the meeting:

1. Cornwall Council has been unable to contact the owners of Kernick Works – Studytel – to enquire on the current construction issues situation.
2. A planning application will soon be made for the temporary accommodation units in the Commercial Road car park.

104. Planning applications

• PA22/01440 – 60B Glasney Place, Penryn

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

Proposed by Councillor Widdon and seconded by Williams

• PA22/01060 – Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Widdon

• PA22/01784 – 13 College Green, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application subject to the satisfaction of the Tree Officer

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Ronchetti

• PA22/02165 – 14 Bissom, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application

Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Ronchetti

• PA22/01333 – 29 College Green, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council has no objections to the application subject to the satisfaction of the Tree Officer

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant

• PA22/01866 – 4 Polwithen Road, Penryn

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

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Widdon  

• PA22/01799 – Eastwood Barn Farm, Eastwood Road, Penryn

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

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant

• PA22/01823 – Penryn Museum, The Town Hall, Penryn

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council fully supports the application.  The Town Council is the owner of the Museum.

Proposed by Councillor Ronchetti and seconded by Councillor Doyle

• PA22/01368 – 4 Pentire Road, Penryn

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

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth

• PA22/02017 and PA22/02505 – 16 Lower Market Street, Penryn

Councillor Widdon made a proposal for no objections to the application which was seconded by Councillor Grant, on a vote the proposal was LOST

105. Decision notices

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

106. Consultation (EDG2078) 20mph Rollout Phase 1 Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Area

After a short discussion it was RESOLVED to accept the phased rollout of the pilot scheme and to respond as a Council but also for Councillors to respond individually if they so wished.  Administration Officer to respond on behalf of the Council.

Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant

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

The minutes of the Falmouth and Penryn Conservation Areas Advisory Committee meeting held on the 7 February 2022 were noted.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting was closed at 9.05 pm