Builder’s materials store at Land at Borough, Borough, Tresco

“Informati on Cl as s ificati on: PUBLIC 1. The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a builder’s materials and machinery store. The proposed development is intended to support construction and maintenance activities by providing a dedicated space for the storage of building materials and plant equipment.”

“The proposed builder’s materials and machinery store will have a floor area of approximately 380 square metres. The structure will be divided internally into two storage zones and will feature a dual-pitched roof with rooflights and solar panels.”

“The site is located on land adjacent to the existing waste site on Racket Town Road, near Abbey Farm on the island of Tresco, Isles of Scilly. The area is currently used for open-air storage and lies within a rural setting, close to existing estate infrastructure.”

“Background and Relevant History 7. There is no planning history for this site.”

“Impact upon the waste site 23. As noted above in Policy OE5, which relates to safeguarding the islands waste management sites, development proposals should be ensuring that unrelated development does not impact the use of the waste site. In this case I consider the proposed material store does relate to the current use of this site, as shown in figure 5 below, and would not prevent the continued use of the site for processing island waste.”

“Figure 6 Site shown in the context of Priority habitat (bright green) 32. Policy SS2 requires development to avoid harm to biodiversity and to deliver net gains where possible. It supports the retention and enhancement of existing habitats and explicitly seeks to prevent net loss of biodiversity.”

“Consultee Date Response Received Comments Environmental Health No response - Cornwall Fire and Rescue 31/07/2025 The Fire Authority has no adverse comments to make regarding the application. Access for fire appliances within the site will be considered satisfactory providing it complies with Part B5 of Approved Document B, Vehicle Access.”

“No public representations have been received.”

“The recommendations in the report were proposed by Councillor D Marcus and seconded by Councillor Mrs F Grottick.”

“Resolved: 1. That approval be given to Listed Building Consent for the reasons set out in the report and SUBJECT to the conditions set out in Appendix A. 2. That approval be given to delegation to the Chief Planning Officer for the making of any changes required to the conditions set out in Appendix A that are necessary in the reasonable opinion of the Chief Planning Officer.”