Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee, Town Council held in the Council Chamber, The Guildhall, on Thursday 17 October 2013 at 7.00 pm PRESENT Chairman Councillor Symons COUNCILLORS Andrewes T Armstrong M Birch R G Douglas P Glanville R Lait R E Mitchell A P Robertson M Nicholls C C Tanner J Tanner S J Taylor L J Williams T OFFICERS Assistant Town Clerk APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE None. P.38 MINUTES RESOLVED that the Chairman signs as a true and correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 September 2013. P.39 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS (INCLUDING REASONS THEREOF) Councillor Andrewes made the following declaration (as a member of Cornwall Council s West Sub Area Planning Committee): In commenting on these applications I should make it clear that my comments are based on the information currently available and do not commit me to taking the same position when the applications are discussed at Cornwall Council committee stage and full information is available. Councillor Mitchell made the following declaration (as a member of Cornwall Council s West Sub Area Planning Committee): In commenting on these applications I should make it clear that my comments are based on the information currently available and do not commit me to taking the same position when the applications are discussed at Cornwall Council committee stage and full information is available. Councillor Douglas declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in items 1839 and 1840 on the schedule as being a neighbour to the application site an objector, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. Councillor Armstrong declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in item 1858 on the schedule as living close to the application site, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item.
Councillor Andrewes declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in items 1839 and 1840 on the schedule as being a personal friend of one of the objectors, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. Councillor Taylor declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in item 1855 on the schedule as having a colleague involved in the project, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item. P.40 PUBLIC SPEAKING Mr Lenihan attended to speak in support of applications 1839 and 1840 on the planning schedule, as being the applicant. Mr Williamson attended to speak in objection of applications 1839 and 1840 on the planning schedule, as being a neighbour. P.41 PLANNING APPLICATIONS Planning applications were considered in accordance with the planning schedule. Following discussion and full consideration, it was RESOLVED that the Head of Development Management (Cornwall Council) be informed of the Council's observations on the planning applications set out in Annex 1 to these minutes. P.42 ST. IVES PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY CORNWALL COUNCIL WEST SUB-AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE Councillor Andrewes reported that at a meeting of Western Area Planning Committee permission was refused to build a dwelling in the grounds of Pelican Hill, Trenwith Lane P.43 PLANNING DECISIONS, PLANNING APPEAL DECISIONS AND NOTICE OF PLANNING APPEALS LODGED None. P.46 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY Representations on planning applications are available to view at the Town Council office, and will be circulated at the meeting. P.47 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC If necessary, to consider passing the following resolution: That in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meeting) Act 1960 (as extended by s.100 of the Local Government Act 1972), the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following matters on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 by virtue of the paragraph specified against the item. Meeting closed at 8.33pm. Chairman
Town Council Planning Schedule for meeting date: 17 October 2013 ANNEX 1 Ref. No. CC Ref. Site (Applicant) Proposal Observations 1840 PA13/ 07985 The Old Chapel, (Mr and Mrs Sean Lenihan) Internal conversion of existing schoolhouse to form 3 maisonettes, excavation of ground below existing suspended ground floor to create basement level, construction of 6 new pitched roof dormers in the roof. The residential aspect supported, but object to the highways element, could County Highways re examine the scheme especially the narrowing of the road & the installation of the pavement. Also real concern at the parking spaces having to reverse out of them onto the main road. 1839 PA13/0 7984 1838 PA13/ 07974 1841 PA13/ 09097 The Old Chapel, (Mr and Mrs Sean Lenihan) 1 and 2 East Virgin Row, Consols, St (Mr Andrews and Whitham) Beersheba Farm,, (Mr and Mrs Stevens) Internal conversion of existing Chapel to form existing windows, installation of new conservation rooflights and reinstatement of a new bell turret to match the original that was removed approx 1950. Certificate of lawfulness in respect of existing use of dwellings as unrestricted dwellings. Proposed agricultural barn for horses and farm work. No Objection. Application supported provided footpath 23 is not affected.
1842 PA13/0 8142 Carrack Gladden, Carbis Bay (Mr D Cook) Erection of one dwelling and garage and formation of access. Adhere to previous strongest possible objection. Would cause detrimental loss of natural environment, important green gateway to Carbis valley. Penwith local plan states only sensitive development in the area. Concern at possible tree loss. Design out of keeping & over development. Could set a dangerous precedent. Inappropriate site, health & safety risk. Highway concerns & could cause possible flood risk Request that this application be called to committee if the officer recommendation is for approval. 1843 PA13/ 08 188 1844 PA13/ 8190 1845 PA13/0 8731 1846 PA13/0 7722 1847 PA13/0 8012 1848 PA13/0 7873 1849 PA13/0 7876 29 Gill An Creet, (Mr M S Miller and Miss M Harper) The Water Rail, Consols, (Mr G S E Litchfield) Trecott, Fore Street, (Mr and Mrs G Wignall) Fur An Feathers, Tyringham Road, (Mr Daniel Wilson) Jasmine Cottage, 3 Skidden Hill, St (Mr P Jones) Watersmeet, Fore Street, (Mrs J Walden) Watersmeet, Fore Street, (Mrs J Walden) Modification/discharge of planning obligation: Construction of extension to disabled annexe. Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a building and its use of a dwelling house and use of land as a domestic cartilage. Replacement of timber sliding sash windows and timber door with timber effect upvc sliding sash windows and timber door. Felling of one ash tree. Removal of internal ground floor non structural partition wall between hall and lounge making into a larger room. Listed building consent for refurbishment & alteration including construction of an outbuilding. Refurbishment and alteration including construction of an outbuilding. Objection to upvc should be wood windows. Councillors Mitchell, Birch, Glanville & J Tanner voted against this proposal. provided conservation officer approves. provided conservation officer approves. provided conservation officer approves.
1850 PA13/0 8710 Boswyn Morvah, Venton Road, St (Mr and Mrs D Stevens C/O CSA Architects) Variation of Condition 2 attached to planning permission PA12/00280 to accommodate space requirements to bedrooms and to rationalise construction methods and reduce costs. 1851 PA13/0 7409 1852 PA13/0 7768 1853 PA13/ 08373 1854 PA13/0 8419 1855 PA13/0 8831 1856 PA13/ 00031 1857 PA13/ 06383 Sundial Court, Hain Walk, (Mr...) Higher Vorvas, Vorvas,, St Celtic Fish and Game (Mrs E Bullus) 36 Parc An Creet, (Mr Puzant Apkarian) Robs Roost, Halsetown, (Mr Simon Osborne) An-Jue, Green Farm House, Trevelgan, (Mr T Minear) Pennmor, Hain Walk, (Mr Colin Peters) Hillside, Skidden Hill, (Mr P Yates) Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling with the inclusion of a first floor Juliet balcony on the south elevation. Demolition of existing workshop and stables and erection of replacement workshop and linked dwelling (Live/Work unit). Change of use of existing garage for the storage of low risk store for dry goods. Demolition of existing flat roofed bungalow and garden sheds. Construction of 2 1.5 storey detached dwellings. Construction of annexe accommodation. Two storey extension to south elevation (amended design PA13/05153 to alter fenestration, add flue) Erection of external spiral staircase, alterations to windows & installation of a internal balcony within the existing roofline (not projecting) & within my existing frontal render to match other properties along Skidden Hill No objection provided supported by the County Land Agent. but concern at vermin risk if food stored in the garage. Strong objection. Gross over development, detriment to the character of the conservation area. Would set a dangerous precedent in the area. Out of keeping & Unneighbourly. Request that this application be called to committee if the officer recommendation is for approval. provided conditioned ancillary to the main dwelling. No objection provided not unneighbourly. Strong objection, over development, unneighbourly & overlooking. Concern roof terrace might be created at a later date.
1858 PA13/ 08425 Little Trevarrack Holiday Park, (Mr Simon Casey Frep 2 (Carbis Bay) Ltd) Maintenance building incorporating plant services to adjacent amenity (atrium) building, storage & staff facilities 1859 PA13/ 09223 21 St John s Walk, (Mr & Mrs S Harry) Two Storey extension No objection. 1860 PA13/ 08912 The Studio, Wills Lane, (Mr C Symons) Retention of change of use of basement/lower ground floor store room to residential accommodation No objection provided not substandard accommodation.