The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted delegated authority to approve an application for 30 dwellings in Mabe Burnthouse, subject to a deed of modification, and also granted outline planning permission for up to 140 dwellings in Penzance, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement. Additionally, the committee approved the demolition and construction of a replacement dwelling in Pendeen, and granted delegated authority to approve the use of an existing annexe as an independent home in Sancreed, subject to conditions.

PA25/01769: Mr A Puffett - Land South of Coronation Cottages, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn

The committee granted delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to approve application PA25/01769. This approval is subject to the signing of a Deed of Modification, linking the new Section 73 permission to the original Section 106 planning obligation. It is also subject to the conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition requiring the remaining eight plots that feature stone, but have not yet been started, to be completed using natural stone. This decision was made following a discussion where Councillor Anna Thomason-Kenyon, the Electoral Division Member, expressed support for the proposal with the additional condition, noting previous compliance issues. Councillor Tisdale of Mabe Parish Council also indicated support if natural stone was used. The decision was unanimous.

PA25/00085: Land North of the A3071, Castle Horneck, Penzance

Delegated authority was granted to the Chief Planning Officer to approve outline planning permission for this application. The approval is subject to conditions detailed in the report, or similar, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement. This agreement will secure affordable housing in perpetuity and necessary contributions as outlined in the report. The decision was made by a vote of 10 in favour, with one against and no abstentions, following presentations from Councillor Juliet Line (Electoral Division Member), Councillor Reynolds of Penzance Town Council, and Helen Ross. Councillor Line raised concerns regarding highway impact, flood risk, public transport links, and pedestrian and horse rider routes.

PA25/07441: Mr & Mrs A Dyer - Porthmeor Farm, Pendeen, Penzance, TR20 8YX

The committee unanimously resolved to approve application PA25/07441, subject to the conditions contained within the report. Councillor Juliet Line, the Electoral Division Member, referred the application for committee consideration, acknowledging the iconic nature of the farm buildings and the landscape, as well as the historic significance of the ancient iron age site. She expressed concerns about the impact of the new build on its environment but concluded that, on balance, the proposal would be an improvement to the existing dwelling. Councillor Heron of Zennor Parish Council spoke against the application, while Alistair Dyer spoke in support.

PA25/08086: C & K Osborne - The Annexe, Meadowfield, Trannack Road, Sancreed, Penzance, TR20 8QW

Delegated authority was granted to the Chief Planning Officer to approve application PA25/08086, subject to specific conditions. These conditions include a three-year commencement period, adherence to approved plans, and the removal of permitted development rights under Classes A and E. Additionally, a unilateral undertaking is required to tie the existing and proposed dwellings in the same ownership and restrict occupancy to individuals with a local connection, in accordance with affordable housing criteria, or key workers. This decision was unanimous, following a debate where Councillor Brian Clemens (Electoral Division Member) supported the proposal subject to conditions, highlighting that the annexe was an established dwelling and the application sought to remove a restricted use. Councillor Bottrell of Sancreed Parish Council spoke in support of the application.

List of Planning Appeal Decisions Received, of Appeals Lodged and Dates of Public Inquiries

The committee noted the list of planning appeal decisions received, appeals lodged, and dates of public inquiries.

The meeting adjourned for a comfort break at 11:21 am and resumed at 11:33 am.