The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss one planning application and note an item for information regarding appeals. The committee voted to delegate authority to the Chief Planning Officer to grant full planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Arla Creamery site in Trevarrian, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

PA24/08374: The Creamery, Trevarrian, Newquay

Authority was delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to grant full planning permission for application PA24/08374, a mixed-use scheme comprising 23 dwellings and two commercial buildings at The Creamery, Trevarrian, subject to planning conditions and a Section 106 agreement¹. The Section 106 agreement includes securing an education contribution, delivery of public open space, employment units (at BREEAM Excellent[^2] standard), and a contribution towards the Penhale Dunes Special Area of Conservation (SAC). If the Section 106 agreement is not secured, the Chief Planning Officer has delegated authority to refuse the application.

The Principal Development Officer, Stephen Kirby, outlined the application, noting key issues. Mr Jamie Phillips, an objector, Councillor Dr Liz McKenzie of St Mawgan in Pydar Parish Council, also an objector, and Mr Duncan Powell, the applicant, spoke at the meeting. Councillor Paul Wills, the Electoral Division Member, raised concerns, noting that the new application bore little difference to a previously refused scheme, with the main difference being the inclusion of nine shipping containers and two affordable housing units. Councillor Wills also expressed concern about a lack of community engagement, the loss of a green buffer, and the limited number of affordable houses.

Officers responded to questions, with the Highways Officer confirming that the proposed use of the site would be comparable to its former use, and the proposed visibility splays were acceptable. The Affordable Housing Officer confirmed that the site benefited from Vacant Building Credit² and that the offer of two affordable dwellings at a 40% discount was supported. The Principal Development Officer and Development Management Group Leader clarified the location of the affordable dwellings, how the redevelopment compared to the previously refused scheme, and that the Planning Inspectorate had been content with the Landscape Visual Impact Assessment. They also confirmed that the site was in a sustainable location, the commercial units would be completed to BREEAM Excellent standard, and the new development would increase the amount of commercial floor space, likely creating between 30-50 jobs.

During the debate, councillors raised concerns about the lack of affordable housing, the lack of community engagement, and the loss of the green buffer. However, it was also noted that the new scheme was in accordance with planning policies, would provide better quality employment space, and would redevelop a brownfield site.

Councillor Fitter, seconded by Councillor Williams, moved that authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to grant full planning permission, which was approved with 4 votes in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstention.

Appeals Report

The committee noted the information relating to appeals.

Thanks

Councillor Alan Jewell, Chairman, and Councillor Peter Williams, Vice-Chairman, thanked committee members and officers for their support over the last four years, and committee members thanked the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.