Five dwellings at Land West Of Milsrof, Eglos Road, Ludgvan, Penzance

What was proposed

The application sought Permission in Principle for exactly five dwellings on land west of Eglos Road.

“Permission in Principle is sought for the construction of up to 5 dwellings (minimum 5, maximum 5) on Eglos Road in Ludgvan. 2. The application site lies outside the Ludgvan settlement boundary and the proposal is therefore contrary to Policy LUD5 of the Ludgvan Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site lies on the edge of Ludgvan, outside its settlement boundary, and officers considered it open countryside.

“The application site is located on the edge of Ludgvan and lies outside the settlement boundary defined within the NDP. 21. Policy LUD5 of the NDP sets out that housing and employment growth shall be focused within the settlement area boundaries as identified within the NDP.”

“Information Classification: PUBLIC 26. Whilst the site is enclosed by hedgerows on three sites, the proposed development would extend the built form beyond the established settlement edge and would result in a clear visual encroachment into the adjoining countryside. The proposal cannot therefore be regarded as rounding off for the purposes of Policy 3. 27.”

Officer report

The main planning issue

The main issue was whether the site was suitable for housing, considering its location, land use and the amount of development.

“Assessment of Key Planning Issues 15. The planning application needs to be assessed against the Development Plan policies and any other material considerations. 16. The key issue that requires addressing in the determination of this application is:”

“Information Classification: PUBLIC • Whether the application site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and amount of development. 17. This application seeks Permission in Principle (PiP) for the construction of up to 5 dwellings. 18. The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) explains that this is an alternative way of obtaining planning permission for housing-led development.”

Officer report

What consultees and residents said

The parish council objected and residents raised concerns about farmland, access, countryside character, flooding, wildlife, archaeology, infrastructure and housing need.

“LPC feel that specialist care should be taken to maintain and enhance the rural character of the diverse settlements which make up the parish. There has also been concerns raised by residents regarding the nearby site of a Plen an Gwary and would like there to be a proper archaeological survey of the site.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A neighbour spoke against the application, and the applicant spoke in support; both answered committee questions.

The committee vote

Councillor Crawford moved approval, seconded by Councillor M Thomas, and the motion passed by seven votes to four.

“Arising from consideration of the report and debate it was moved by Councillor Crawford, seconded by Councillor M Thomas, and on a vote of 7 votes in favour, 4 against and 0 abstentions, it was:-”

Minutes

What was decided

The committee granted Permission in Principle, giving the report’s reasons for approval.

“RESOLVED that Application No. PA26/04461 be granted.”

“The reasons given by the Proposer for wishing to grant Permission in Principle were as set out in the report.”

Minutes