Up to four homes at Land West Of Sea View, 2 Trenawin Lane, Connor Downs

What was proposed

The application sought permission in principle for between two and four homes on undeveloped land between Trenawin Lane and Angarrack Lane.

“This application seeks permission in principle for the construction of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 residential dwellings, on undeveloped land in between Trenawin Lane and Angarrack Lane, close to the southern edge of Connor Downs.”

Officer report

Earlier applications and appeals

A nearby five-home application was refused but allowed on appeal, while earlier applications involving the site or nearby land were refused or required permission.

“The relevant planning history concerning the application site and surrounding area is as follows: • PA24/03114 - Application for Permission in Principle for construction of five dwellings – Refused 11 July 2024 – Allowed on appeal 14 February 2025 (ref: APP/D0840/W/24/3347946) (to the north-east); • PA19/00589 - Prior notification for change of use of agricultural building to dwelling with associated operation development – Planning permission required 20 March 2019…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission in principle because housing supply was below target, the site was considered suitable, and harm would not significantly outweigh benefits.

“The permission in principle consent route is an alternative way of obtaining planning permission for housing-led development, which separates the consideration of matters of principle for proposed development from the technical detail of the development.”

“Moving now to point ‘ii’, it is advised/assessed as follows: • The application site occupies a sustainable and accessible location at the edge of Connor Downs, directly opposite (to the south-east of) a site which benefits from planning permission for 40 dwellings. There is also existing/proposed residential development to the north-east of the site, along and off the same side of Angarrack Lane.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A parish councillor spoke against the application, a supporter spoke in favour, and the electoral division member backed the Parish Council’s comments.

Members’ discussion

Officers answered questions about affordable housing, planning acceptability, later technical details and the likely appeal outcome; the recorded debate supported the application.

“Following the presentations Officers responded to Members’ questions regarding:-”

“Clarification that there would be affordable housing on the adjacent site to the north (40 dwellings); 2. Clarification that the site was deemed acceptable in planning terms; 3. The visual impact and other technical details would be considered at the reserved matters stage of the application; 4. Clarification that this type of application would likely be successful in any appeal situation.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The motion to grant permission in principle was moved, seconded and agreed unanimously.

“Arising from consideration of the report and debate it was moved by Councillor M Thomas, seconded by Councillor Ball, and unanimously, it was:-”

“RESOLVED that Permission in Principle for Application No. PA26/01339 be granted.”

Minutes

What was decided

Permission in principle for application PA26/01339 was granted, with the proposer’s reasons for approval taken from the officer report.

“The reasons given by the Proposer for wishing to approve the application were as set out in the report.”

Minutes