West Sub-Area Planning Committee - 23 June 2025

The meeting opened with procedural items. The Democratic Officer reported on the emergency evacuation and domestic procedures. Councillor J Martin moved, and Councillor M Thomas seconded, that Councillor Clemens be elected Chairman; the motion was carried on a show of hands. Councillor Clemens then took the Chair and thanked the members. A second motion, moved by Councillor M Thomas and seconded by Councillor Gow, elected Councillor J Martin as Vice‑Chairman, which was also approved by a show of hands. The Chairman noted his affiliation with the Dark Skies group, referencing agenda item PA24/07757.

The Committee considered Application PA24/07757, a proposal for manager accommodation on a site that includes two owners and two businesses. The Principal Development Officer (AC) presented plans and photographs and recommended refusal. Evidence was heard from Councillor Thomas‑Davey (Towednack Parish Council) opposing the proposal, Mr Fuller supporting it, and a written statement from Councillor A Mitchell outlining perceived benefits and concerns about location. Debate focused on the impact on the Cornwall National Landscape, the lack of a less consp