Planning Committee
Meeting Summary
Meeting Agenda
10th March 2026
Summons to Attend
TO MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Councillors: Watson (Chair), Clark (Vice-Chair), Biggs, Brown, Griffiths, Palombo, Pudney, Sheard, Woolcott.
I hereby give you notice that a meeting of the Planning Committee of St. Agnes Parish Council will be held as detailed above in the Notice of Meeting. All members of the Committee are hereby summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business about to be transacted at the meeting as set out hereunder.
Yours sincerely
Catherine Nutting, Parish Clerk
Press & Public
Members of the press and public are invited to attend. Meetings are held in public and may be filmed or recorded by broadcasters, the media or members of the public.
1. Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies.
2. Declarations of interest/Request for dispensations
To receive any declarations of interest. To RESOLVE to grant dispensations where appropriate.
3. Public participation
To receive comments. Any member of the public may speak at this point of the meeting on items within the remit of the Committee. No previous notice needs be given.
4. Planning Committee meeting minutes: 16th February 2026
To RESOLVE that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee as above, having been previously circulated, be taken as read, approved and signed.
5. Planning applications for consideration
To receive a request by the Local Planning Authority for consultation and to respond.
Please note: the running order of applications listed for discussion below may vary marginally at the actual meeting at the discretion of the meeting Chair.
a. PA25/09347: Regulation of Dormers on Dwelling Application PA18/07147 and Garage Application PA25/06261 (PA20/07924). Mr T Salmon. Briar Farm, Scorrier, Redruth.
b. PA26/00361: Conversion of residential annexe into a self-contained dwelling. Michael Leatherbarrow. The Annexe, The Barn, Wheal Rose, Scorrier.
c. PA26/00827: Alterations to garage to form home office and addition of skylights to main dwelling. Mr & Mrs Polak. 21 Castle Meadows, St Agnes, TR5 0UB.
d. PA26/00498: Proposed ground floor and roof extension to a detached single storey dwelling including a rear facing enclosed and Juliet balcony at first floor and two additional bedrooms at ground floor. Mr Darren Edwards. 38 Atlantic Way, Porthtowan, Truro.
e. PA26/00893: Permission in principle for the construction of a residential development (minimum 7, maximum 9). Andrew And Richard Whitworth. Land South West Of Wheal Quoit Avenue, Wheal Quoit Avenue, St Agnes.
f. PA26/00450: Affordable housing led development of 32 homes (bungalows/dormer bungalows) including access and associated works with variation of condition 10 of decision notice PA22/07306 dated 04.03.2024. John c/o Mike Jeffs Treveth Holdings LLP. Land West Of Tregarthen, Two Burrows, Blackwater.
g. PA26/01043: Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order, namely; 1) TPO18/00006 Beech Tree at top of driveway where it splits down to our neighbour’s property. This needs the crown raising so that it is away from vehicles and any deadwood removing so it does not fall on anyone below. 2) TPO18/00006-Pine. Monteray Pine in the formal garden area: This needs a foliage tip lift by upto 2m. Plus dead wooding. This is to keep the weight away from the cottage/slope of the garden to protect it from future storms. All works to be completed by Tyler Tree Surgeon. Mrs Joanne Everill-Taylor. Barn Elms, Rose Hill, Porthtowan, Truro.
h. PA26/01038: New single storey extension. Mr T Salmon. Briar Farm, Scorrier, Redruth.
i. PA26/00974: Erection of Illuminated and Non Illuminated signs to the exterior of the building and the redecoration of the exterior walls. STAR PUBS & BARS. The Unicorn, Beach Road, Porthtowan, Truro.
j. PA26/01125: Formation of a new access and parking area in lieu of existing access and parking area. Mrs & Mr Lucy & Arnold Cokes & van den Dolder. Spain Cottage, Goonvrea Road, St Agnes
k. PA26/01055: Proposed extension and conversion of garage to provide ancillary accommodation. Mr Windsor. 8 Park Kres, St Agnes, TR5 0AL.
l. PA26/01194: Erection of a stable building. Mr James Keep. Land West Of The Perch, Menagissey, Mount Hawke, Truro.
m. PA26/01005: Submission of Technical Matters for a new dwellinghouse on Plot following grant of Permission in Principle for 3 units on wider site(Appeal reference APP/D0840/W/24/3353618). Paul Lord. Plot 2, Psykes Meadow, St Agnes.
n. PA26/01127: First floor extension over existing garage to create additional bedroom & home office. Mr Oliver Brand. The Old Bus Depot, West Kitty, St Agnes.
o. PA26/01467: Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of Caravan for Full Residential Use. Mr D. Simmons. Cedar Haven Farm, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth.
6. Reports from Council representatives
To receive and note any reports from Council representatives.
7. PA25/09548: Request for Technical Review of ALC Evidence
To receive and note the information and request received from a MOP in relation to PA25/09548 and RESOLVE a course of action if necessary.
8. Notice of Pre-Application Public Consultation – Penwinnick Road, St Agnes (Obsidian Strategic/CarneySweeney)
To receive and note planning consultant letter which has been sent to properties in the vicinity of the proposed
development and note invitation to engage with the parish council under its pre-application discussion policy.
9. Planning Enforcement cases
To note the following case has been raised with the Cornwall Council Enforcement Team for investigation: None
to note.
10. Local Council (5 day) Protocol requests from Cornwall Council
To note the following request has been received since the last Planning Committee meeting and a response issued:
None to note.
11. Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960
If it becomes necessary to do so, to RESOLVE that in view of the confidential or special nature of the business
about to be transacted it is advisable that the press and public be excluded and instructed to withdraw during the
discussion.
12. Extension of meeting time (Standing Order 3(w))
If it becomes necessary to do so, to RESOLVE that the meeting be extended for a maximum of 30 minutes to
complete items of business on the agenda.