John Martin
Email: cllr.john.martin@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
122 meetings · Page 6 of 25
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 and deferred a decision on a proposed solar farm near Marazion pending a site inspection. The committee also noted a list of appeal decisions and appeals lodged.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday, 09 February 2026, to discuss planning applications and review appeals. The committee granted planning permission for a holiday lodge development at Sun Haven Holiday Park Ltd and noted the appeals report.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 06 February 2026 to discuss licensing fees, policies, and individual licence applications. Key decisions included recommending to Council the approval of proposed fee increases for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, and the adoption of an updated fees policy for relevant protected sites. The committee also refused one driver's licence application and revoked two others due to concerns about public safety.
Licensing Act Sub Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am
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.
Decisions from Meetings
160 decisions · Page 1 of 32
Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council received six questions, approved recommendations to send written replies to the questioners, and allocated thirty minutes for questions and supplementary questions from members and the public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 122
Average per Month: 4.7
Decisions Recorded: 160