Agenda

1.    Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence and note apologies not received.

2.    Declarations of Interest

1. Pecuniary Interests: To receive Declarations of Pecuniary Interests as declared on the Register of Interests.
2. Non-registerable Interests: To receive Declarations of Non-registerable Interests.
3. Dispensations: The Clerk will consider and report on any requests for dispensation in line with the Council’s Code of Conduct.
4. Gifts & Hospitality: To declare any gifts or hospitality in line with the Council’s Code of Conduct.

3.    Public Participation [1]

To hear from members of the public who wish to make representations, answer questions, and give evidence in respect of the business on the agenda. A question shall not require a response at the meeting nor start a debate on the question. The chairman of the meeting may direct that a written or oral response be given.

4.    Committee Meeting Minutes

To receive and resolve to adopt the minutes of the Planning & Licencing committee meeting held on Wednesday 17^th June 2026 to allow the presiding Chairman to duly sign.

5.    Clerk’s Report

To receive a verbal report from the Clerk on any matters arising from previous minutes, meetings attended by officers and future dates for the diary. For information only.

6.    Parish Councillor’s Reports

To include an update on any meetings attended by Members as representatives of the Parish Council and future dates for the diary. For information only.

7.    Planning Applications

To note details of Affordable Housing s.106 Modifications;

To note details of applications for Lawful Development Certificates received (not a consultation);

To note details of applications to determine if prior approval is required (not a consultation);

To receive details of any pre-application advice cases and make comment if deemed necessary;

To receive details of any non-material amendment applications and make comment if deemed necessary; and

To consider any planning applications and screening and scoping opinion requests received up to the date of the agenda. (List below)

Planning Applications:

26/04276

Adaura Meadows, Long Lane, High Street

Formation of access, parking and ablutions block (including reception) (part retrospective) with variation or removal of conditions 1, 3, 4 and 5 of decision

PA25/08203 dated 11/02/2026.

Link to the planning application

 

26/03878

Queens Head, 1 The Square, St Stephen

Creation of 3 electric vehicle charging spaces, installation of one trio charger and

one feeder pillar.

Link to the planning application

 

26/03879

Queens Head, 1 The Square, St Stephen

Listed Building Consent for the creation of 3 electric vehicle charging spaces,

installation of one trio charger and one feeder pillar.

Link to the planning application

 

26/04675

Land Off Peters Hill, High Street

Reserved matters application for 3no detached dwellings (Details following

outline consent PA23/02499).

Link to the planning application

 

26/05057

Harcourt, 54 Trethosa Road, St Stephen

Construction of single storey rear extension, dormer and associated remodel.

Link to the planning application

 

26/05331

Land To The North Of Creaz-An Bre, Foxhole

Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 8 dwellings (minimum of 4, maximum of 8).

Link to the planning application

 

26/05242

Land Off Crown Terrace, Whitemoor

Technical Details Consent (TDC) following Permission In Principal approval PA25/09474 dated 17.03.26 for a single detached self-build dwelling.

Link to the planning application.

 

26/05292

Scout And Guide H Q, Trethosa Downs, Trethosa, St Stephen

Demolition of existing Guide and Scout Hall (former Nissen Hut and adjacent

outbuilding) and construction of purpose-built hall and associated works and off road parking for 30+ vehicles with variation of Condition 2 of decision notice PA24/00894 dated 06.08.2024.

Link to the planning application

8.    Planning Decisions

To receive details of planning decisions, any comments from case officers under the protocol and feedback from any determination meetings attended.

9.    Correspondence

To receive details of, and consider correspondence, including reports of appeal cases, and details of road closures or diversions.

10.  Terms of Reference 2026/27

To consider the details within the committee’s Terms of Reference under Site Visits and if members consider this to be adequate and resolve any action required.

11.  Neighbourhood Priorities Statement (NPS)

To consider the proposed management arrangements for completion of the NPS of establishing a sub‑committee and resolve:

1. The sub-committee’s Terms of Reference
2. To appoint councillors to the sub-committee and advertise vacancies to non-councillors
3. The sub-committee’s meeting dates
4. To have a permanent P&L agenda item for progress of the NPS

12.  Community Highways Improvement Programme 2026 – 2029

1. To consider a request from a resident on the reduction from the National Speed Limit to 40mph between the end of the existing 30mph limit on Park Road, Whitemoor and the start of the 20mph limit on Currian Road, Nanpean, through Currian Vale, together with gateway features and additional signage to reinforce the lower speed environment.
2. To consider the tarmacking of the footpath on Goverseth Hill that the Parish Council installed so that design and high-level costings can be considered to help inform a way forward, and for Cornwall Council to consider if there are any joint funding opportunities available for any parts of the scheme and/or whether a phased approach to improvements in this area could be considered.

 

 

 

Committee Members (7):

Cllr Mike Berryman

Cllr David Coles

Cllr Steve Oakley (Vice Chairman)

Cllr Tina Patterson

Cllr Nigel Spragg (Chairman)

Vacancy

Vacancy

 

Substitutes (2):

Cllr Debby Hussey

Cllr Marian Seton

[1] Standing Order 3f: Total time allowed will be 15 minutes (limit of 3 minutes per person) which may be varied at the discretion of the Chairman.

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of St Stephen in Brannel Planning & Licencing Committee held in the Brannel Room, 22 Fore Street, St Stephen

on Wednesday 19^th August 2026 starting at 6.30pm

 

Present

Cllr Mike Berryman, Cllr David Coles, Cllr Shane Hawken, Cllr Steve Oakley (Vice Chairman), Cllr Tina Paterson and Cllr Nigel Spragg (Chairman).

In Attendance

Ruth Mills – Deputy Clerk, Lara McShee – Administration Officer and two members of the public.

Cllr Nigel Spragg, as Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and ran through housekeeping procedures, he advised everyone present that if they intended to participate in the meeting, they could be recorded, photographed, filmed, or otherwise reported about, that the meeting was being live streamed to Facebook and that the meeting would be managed with the Civility & Respect Pledge in mind.

 

P&L79/26 Apologies for Absence

No apologies had been received.

P&L80/26 Declarations of Interest

1. There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.
2. Cllr Mike Berryman and Cllr Steve Oakley declared a non-registerable interest in agenda item 7 in relation to planning application 26/05057.

• There were no dispensation requests.

1. There were no declarations of gifts or hospitality.

P&L81/26 Public Participation

The Deputy Clerk advised members that correspondence had been received earlier that day from the applicant of planning application 26/04675 and that it had been circulated prior to the meeting.

The agent for planning application 26/05331 spoke on the application. No questions were asked.

P&L82/26 Committee Meeting Minutes

It was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning & Licencing Committee meeting held on Wednesday 17^th June 2026 be signed as a true and accurate record.
Proposed by Cllr David Coles. Seconded by Cllr Mike Berryman. All voted in favour.

The Chairman duly signed the minutes. 

P&L83/26 Clerk’s Report

The Planning Training, arranged with Andrew Towlerton via Teams, had taken place on Wednesday 24^th June 2026 and had been well received by all.

The Planning Committee Reform and New Member and Local Council Protocols Survey had been completed by the Deputy Clerk and links to the presentation and survey had been sent to members as the deadline had been 17^th August 2026. The new regulations come into force on 31^st October 2026, are a national requirement and Cornwall Council’s Constitution will be updated accordingly.

The Deputy Clerk had responded to the Planning Consultation – Draft Validation Guide after consulting members by email as the deadline had been 7^th August 2026. The guide looked well designed and easy to follow.

The office had received a suggestion for double yellow lines on Terras Road, alongside the green area where there is a gap in the double yellow lines on both sides of the road. The Deputy Clerk asked members if they would like this brought forward for consideration under the Community Highways Improvement Programme (CHIP), members agreed that it should be.

After sending a request, the office had received an update from Cornwall Council Highways on the pavement extension from High Street to Lanjeth – design is progressing with two (2) interim options being costed and reviewed to establish which you (Highways) wish to proceed with. Structural design is continuing which will provide a more accurate price. Consultation is planned for November 2026.

For information as the parish council had not been consulted – PA26/04765 – 57 Hillside Meadows, Foxhole – To revoke the current s106 and supplemental agreements dated 13.02.91 and varied 19.08.97 and replace with a new s106 agreement based on the single dwelling template for local needs housing with no price restriction.

For information as the parish council had not been consulted on, and advice had been given by Cornwall Council – PA26/00743/PREAPP- Land North West Of 4 Stepaside Corner Stepaside St Stephen – Pre application advice for the creation of a new dwelling, by extending the existing garage, and creation of new parking area.

P&L84/26 Parish Councillor’s Reports

Cllr David Coles and Cllr Tina Patterson spoke on attending the Community Speed Watch training.

Cllr Mike Berryman also spoke on the Community Speed Watch training and asked on the data summary report from the Speed Indication Devices. The Deputy Clerk advised that copies of the full reports were available from the office.

Cllr Nigel Spragg spoke on attending the Neighbourhood Priorities Statement online meetings.

P&L85/26 Planning Applications

26/04276
Adaura Meadows, Long Lane, High Street
Formation of access, parking and ablutions block (including reception) (part retrospective) with variation or removal of conditions 1, 3, 4 and 5 of decision PA25/08203 dated 11/02/2026.
RESOLVED: Support as no objections.
Proposed by Cllr Mike Berryman. Seconded by Cllr Steve Oakley. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

26/03878
Queens Head, 1 The Square, St Stephen
Creation of 3 electric vehicle charging spaces, installation of one trio charger and one feeder pillar.
RESOLVED: Support.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Nigel Spragg. The motion was carried with two abstentions.
Action: Deputy Clerk

26/03879
Queens Head, 1 The Square, St Stephen
Listed Building Consent for the creation of 3 electric vehicle charging spaces, installation of one trio charger and one feeder pillar.
RESOLVED: Support.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Mike Berryman. The motion was carried with two abstentions.
Action: Deputy Clerk

26/04675
Land Off Peters Hill, High Street
Reserved matters application for 3no detached dwellings (Details following outline consent PA23/02499).
RESOLVED: Support as no objections.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Mike Berryman. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

Cllr Mike Berryman and Cllr Steve Oakley left the room.

26/05057
Harcourt, 54 Trethosa Road, St Stephen
Construction of single storey rear extension, dormer and associated remodel.
RESOLVED: Support as no objections.
Proposed by Cllr Nigel Spragg. Seconded by Cllr David Coles. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

Cllr Mike Berryman and Cllr Steve Oakley returned to the room.

26/05331
Land To The North Of Creaz-An Bre, Foxhole
Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 8 dwellings (minimum of 4, maximum of 8).
RESOLVED: No objection to the principle of development on this site, provided that the number of dwellings be limited to a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 as members considered the proposal for up to 8 dwellings would be an overdevelopment of the site.
Proposed by Cllr Nigel Spragg. Seconded by Cllr Tina Patterson. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

One member of the public left the meeting at 7.12pm.

26/05242
Land Off Crown Terrace, Whitemoor
Technical Details Consent (TDC) following Permission In Principal approval PA25/09474 dated 17.03.26 for a single detached self-build dwelling.
RESOLVED: No objection.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr David Coles. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

26/05292
Scout And Guide H Q, Trethosa Downs, Trethosa, St Stephen
Demolition of existing Guide and Scout Hall (former Nissen Hut and adjacent outbuilding) and construction of purpose-built hall and associated works and off-road parking for 30+ vehicles with variation of Condition 2 of decision notice PA24/00894 dated 06.08.2024.
RESOLVED: Support as no objections.
Proposed by Cllr Mike Berryman. Seconded by Cllr David Coles. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

P&L86/26 Planning Decisions

 

Application	Address	SSPC	CC
24/05312	Land Near Green Acres Farm, Scarcewater, Grampound Road	Object	Refused
25/09509	Land East Of Karslake, China Clay Works, Currian Vale, Nanpean	Approve with CBF monies given to PC to manage	Granted
26/02427	Land West Of Gwel An Nans (Mena), Peters Hill, High Street	No objection	Granted
26/02589	Ra-Maur, Goverseth Road, Foxhole	No objection	Granted
26/02620	The Cottage, Currian Vale, Nanpean	Object	Granted

 

26/02843	Dubbers Restoration Storage And Mixing Area, Land East Of Karslake China Clay Works, Currian Vale, Nanpean	No objection	Granted
26/02954	2 Chapel Terrace, High Street	No objection	Granted
26/03323	Cherrydown Farm, Crown Road, Whitemoor	Support	Granted

 

P&L87/26 Correspondence

Email: (All previously circulated)

1. Cornwall Council: Weekly Planning Reports – dated June to August 2026
2. Cornwall Council: Neighbourhood Priority Statements – Teams Meetings – dated 16^th June 2026
3. Recording of in-house Planning Training with Andrew Towlerton – dated 25^th June 2026
4. Andrew Towlerton: Appeal Decision – dated 1^st July 2026
5. Cornwall Council: Notification of planned work – interruption to Planning Public Access, 4pm to 8pm Friday 10^th July 2026
6. Cornwall Council: NPS Teams Meeting – Understanding data, early engagement, analysing responses – dated 3^rd July 2026
7. Cornwall Council: Town and Parish Newsletter – dated 3rd July 2026
8. Cornwall Council: Affordable Housing Newsletter – dated 7th July 2026
9. Cornwall Council: Agenda for Strategic Planning Committee, Thursday, 16th July, 2026, 10.00 am – dated 7^th July 2026
10. Cornwall Council: Designation Letter and Map Decision Notice – dated 9^th July 2026
11. Cornwall Council: Local Council Training – Housing viability update Wednesday 16^th September 2026 4.15pm – 5.15pm – dated 14^th July 2026
12. Cornwall Council: NPS Project Planner – dated 16^th July 2026
13. Cornwall Council: NPS Amended monthly events programme with link – dated 16^th July 2026
14. Cornwall Council: Notification of planned work – interruption to Uniform, TLC & Planning Public Access, 5pm to 8pm Friday 31st July 2026 – dated 21^st July 2026
15. Cornwall Council: Calendar invitations to all NPS Teams meetings – dated 3^rd August 2026
16. Cornwall Council: Updated Neighbourhood priorities statements monthly events programme – dated 3^rd august 2026
17. Cornwall Council: Planning News for Local Councils and Agents – Summer 2026 now published – dated 3^rd August 2026
18. Cornwall ALC: CALC News Bulletin 4/8/26 – dated 5^th August 2026
19. Cornwall Council: Planning Committee Reform and New Member and Local Council Protocols. Links to the presentation and survey – dated 6^th August 2026
20. Cornwall Council: Planned work – interruption to Uniform, TLC & Planning Public Access, 5pm to 8pm Friday 14th August 2026 – dated 7^th August 2026

Road Closure Order:

1. Rectory Road, St Stephen

29th June 2026 to 1st July 2026 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)

Link to full details

2. Goonamarris, St Stephen

29th June 2026 to 30th June 2026 (19:00 to 07:00 hours)

Link to full details

3. Closure Extension – Goonamarris, St Stephen

1st July 2026 (19:00 to 07:00 hours)

Previously closed between: (29th June 2026 to 30th June 2026)

Link to full details

4. Rectory Road, St Stephen

27th July 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)

Link to full details

5. St Georges Road, Nanpean

27th July 2026 to 24th August 2026 (24 hours)

Link to full details

6. Closure & Clearway Order – School HIll, Lanjeth

24th August 2026 to 16th October 2026 (24 hours)

Link to full details

 

Road Closure Intention Notices:

1. Rectory Road, St Stephen

14th October 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)

Link to full details

2. Trethosa Road, St Stephen

30th November 2026 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)

Link to full details

3. Trethosa Road, St Stephen

1st December 2026 to 2nd December 2026 (21:00 to 06:00 hours)

Link to full details

4. Currian Hill, Nanpean

13th October 2026 (09:30 to 14:00 hours)

Link to full details

5. Road From Trethosa Hill To Meledor, Meledor, St Stephen

16th November 2026 to 17th November 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)

Link to full details

6. Road From Trethosa Hill To Meledor, Meledor, St Stephen

4th November 2026 to 5th November 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)

Link to full details

Appeal Decisions:

1. Appeal Ref: 6003039 Land to the North and South of Trerice Dairy Farm and Green Meadows, St Dennis, St Austell
2. The appeal is allowed and the planning permission is granted.
3. The application for an award of costs is refused

P&L88/26 Terms of Reference 2026/27

Members considered the details within the committee’s Terms of Reference under Site Visits.

It was
RESOLVED that no further action was required at this time.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Nigel Spragg. All voted in favour.

 

P&L89/26 Neighbourhood Priorities Statement (NPS)

Members considered the proposed management arrangements for completion of the NPS of establishing a sub‑committee. It was
RESOLVED

• That the sub-committee’s Terms of Reference be adopted with the Composition being:

Five (5) Elected members (Voting)

Two (2) Substitute members (Voting)

Five (5) Non-members (Voting)

and the quorum being Three (3) members.

Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Nigel Spragg. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

 

It was
RESOLVED

• That the appointment of members to the sub-committee be taken to the September Full Council meeting as members who did not sit on the Planning & Licencing (P&L) committee may be interested and to advertise the non- member vacancies.
• That the office arranges meeting dates with the first being in October.
• That a permanent P&L agenda item be included for progress of the NPS.

Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr Mike Berryman. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

P&L90/26 Community Highways Improvement Programme (CHIP) 2026 – 2029

• After considering a request from a resident on the reduction from the National Speed Limit to 40mph between the end of the existing 30mph limit on Park Road, Whitemoor and the start of the 20mph limit on Currian Road, Nanpean, through Currian Vale, together with gateway features and additional signage to reinforce the lower speed environment, it was

RESOLVED that no further action be taken as the data and response from Cornwall Council Highways confirmed that current vehicle speeds in the area were below 40mph.  Furthermore, it was noted that implementing changes could potentially result in increased vehicle speeds.
Proposed by Cllr Steve Oakley. Seconded by Cllr David Coles. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

 

• After considering the tarmacking of the footpath on Goverseth Hill, that the Parish Council installed, so that design and high-level costings could be considered to help inform a way forward, and for Cornwall Council to consider if there were any joint funding opportunities available for any parts of the scheme and/or whether a phased approach to improvements in this area could be considered, it was

RESOLVED that members were supportive of the details being held until the next round of the CHIP for consideration at that time, and that the parish council also investigate alternative funding options.
Proposed by Cllr David Coles. Seconded by Cllr Mike Berryman. All voted in favour.
Action: Deputy Clerk

 

The meeting ended at 7.38pm.

 

Signed as a true and accurate record –

 

Chairman……………………………………

 

Date………………………………………….