West Sub-Area Planning Committee - 2 March 2026

The West Sub‑Area Planning Committee confirmed the minutes of its 2 February 2026 meeting, adopting an amendment to change the word “form” to “from” on page 5, bullet 7. The amendment was moved by Councillor M Thomas, seconded by Councillor Crawford, and the minutes were to be signed by the Chairman.

The Committee considered an application affecting Talland House, a listed building of international literary significance linked to Virginia Woolf. Senior Development Officer PB presented the proposal, outlined the plans and photographs, and recommended delegated approval provided the application was not called in by the Secretary of State. Miss Carter objected, and Councillor Rogers raised extensive concerns about the impact on the setting of the listed building, referencing Section 73, Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, and the St Ives Area Neighbourhood Plan policies CH1, GD1 and OS9. Officers indicated they disagreed with the objections and advised the Committee to assess whether the proposed changes were materially different from the existing permission. No final decision on this application was recorded in the excerpt.

A second application (PA25/06700) was presented by Senior Development Officer MJ, who recommended refusal. Miss Wood supported the proposal, and Councillor Gow highlighted the need for additional housing to meet Cornwall’s legal obligations, citing the 2025 interim policy position that raised the annual housing target from 2 707 to 4 401 homes. Officers clarified that the site was not a brownfield location and that an agricultural‑worker tie or an annexe on adjacent land would require separate consideration. After debate, members agreed with officers on Policy 9, while noting that NPPF Sections 82, 83 and 96 support such developments.

The Committee resolved, on a motion moved by Councillor Ball and seconded by Councillor Hodgetts, that Application PA25/06700 be approved under delegated powers subject to specific conditions, the completion of an affordability eligibility questionnaire, and an extension of time to secure a Section 106 agreement. The vote was nine in favour, none against and one abstention. The meeting also recorded the receipt of planning appeal decisions and confirmed that there was no other urgent business.