Strategic Planning Committee - 21 August 2025

The Strategic Planning Committee confirmed that the minutes of its 10 July 2025 meeting were correctly recorded and authorised them to be signed by the Chairman, following a motion moved by Councillor Channon and seconded by Councillor Ball. The Principal Development Officer presented the planning application, displayed the relevant plans and photographs, and highlighted the key issues identified in the pre‑circulated committee update. The officer recommended that the delegated authority to approve the application be transferred to the Service Director – Planning and Housing, provided that the conditions set out in the report (or similar conditions) are applied and that the applicants enter a Section 106 agreement to deliver on‑site affordable housing and an education contribution.

Councillor S Nicholas of Perranuthnoe Parish Council attended and was given the opportunity to speak; she voiced opposition to the proposal and responded to a committee question. Mr S Fuller also attended, was permitted to speak, and expressed support for the application while answering the committee’s queries. Councillor Martin, an electoral division member, raised a series of concerns: he noted the evolution of the scheme from an original five‑bungalow proposal for over‑55s to the current twelve‑dwelling layout, highlighted the lack of posted notices for the latest version, and questioned the visual impact of twelve two‑storey houses on the north side of the site. He also argued that the affordable‑housing component, although commendable, was not situated optimally, and that the overall size, density, design and character were inconsistent with the rural neighbourhood. Martin suggested alternative sites in Goldsithney and Rosudgeon to meet the local housing need.

During the question‑and‑answer session, a member asked for clarification on the affordable‑housing calculations, noting that the land take for the open‑market homes appeared to be only 45 %. The officer replied that the land take for those homes does not exceed 50 %. Another query concerned the viability of the affordable‑rent and shared‑ownership mix; the officer confirmed that the policy targets a 70 % affordable‑rent and 30 % shared‑ownership split. The committee also recorded the list of planning appeal decisions received, the appeals lodged, and the dates of any public inquiries, as noted in item SP/13 of the minutes.