Go to page content Go to searchbox Go to menu
Previous page

Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

6:30 PM - 6:53 PM
Location

Courtroom 2, Shire Hall, Mount Folly Square, Bodmin, PL31 2DQ

Chair
Cllr P L G Skea
Explanation

NOTICE is hereby given of a Planning Committee Meeting which you are summoned to attend.


This Meeting is for the purpose of considering and finalising the Committee’s recommendations on the Planning Applications listed below, which will include carrying out any site meetings deemed necessary.


PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Cllr P L G Skea (Chair); Cllr A Coppin (Vice Chair); Cllr E M Ahearn (Ex Officio); Cllr A Butters (Core); Cllr J P Cooper (Core); Cllr C Daniels (Core); Cllr J Renals (Core); Cllr T M Barbery; Cllr J Bassett; Cllr H Blacklaw; Cllr J Burden; Cllr T Gosling; Cllr M Lobb; Cllr C Morris; Cllr K J Phillips and Cllr D Henderson.


Yours faithfully
‍  
‍ 
‍‍ 
‍  
Amanda Bright PSLCC
Town Clerk
Local Government Act 1972


SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Visit planning.cornwall.gov.uk and then:

  1. Select Simple Search.
  2. Type the full application reference (e.g. PA25/01234) in the search box and press Enter.
  3. Click the application in the results list, then open the Documents tab to view or download the files.

If you experience difficulties, please contact Cornwall Council.

Agenda documents

Agenda items

  1. P.2026.001
    Mayor/Chairperson’s announcements
  2. P.2026.002

    LGA 1972, Sch 12, para 40

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to accept the apologies for absence from the Chair - Cllr P Skea, Cllr E Ahearn (Ex Officio) and Cllr A Butters.
  3. P.2026.003

    • Standing Order 53 Localism Act 2011, S29 to 34
    • Members to declare interests in respect of any item on the agenda
    • To consider written requests from Members for dispensations. These must be submitted to the Proper Officer in advance of the meeting date.
  4. P.2026.004

    An opportunity for local residents to make representations to Council or ask questions relating to items on this agenda.
    (Note: a maximum of 15 minutes will be allocated for this session as there will be a time constraint of 5 minutes per speaker).
    LGA 1972, ss100 and 102, Public Bodies (Admissions to meetings Act) 1960.

  5. P.2026.005

    a) Meeting cancelled - 19/01/2026, 10:00, East Sub-Area Planning Committee
    b) PA25/09056 Proposal Works to trees in a Conservation Area, namely 1) DDD Conifer tree on rear lane, risk of failing onto property. Tree under stress and risks of splitting at base failing onto property . 1 x Conifer to be section dismantled to ground level by areal arb | Sir John Moore House, Victoria Square, Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin | Applicant DEFRA

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note a) Meeting cancelled - 19/01/2026, 10:00, East Sub-Area Planning Committee.


    It was RESOLVED to note b) PA25/09056 Proposal Works to trees in a Conservation Area which was decided upon under delegated authority.
  6. P.2026.006

    LGA 1972, Sch 12, para 41(3), LG (Miscellaneous Provisions)1976, s41

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19 December 2025 be accepted as a true and accurate record.
  7. P.2026.007

    Action 1179 Update: The Tree Officer confirmed that this tree is not protected by the Tree Preservation Order due to its age. Therefore, the application has been withdrawn, and the applicant can carry out the work.

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED that the Town Clerk progresses Action 1201 by liaising with the Mayor around highlighting a strong objection (any further development unless Cornwall Council commits to a comprehensive study on delivering a relief road around Bodmin to alleviate town centre congestion) to the local MP - Ben Maguire. Action 1179 to be completed in light of the response received from Planning, Cornwall Council.
  9. P.2026.009

    Comment Date: Fri 02 Jan 2026
    Bodmin Town Council does not support the application of this extension in its current form due to concerns regarding massing and its incompatibility with the existing street scene. The proposal does not respect the established building line, as the extension projects forward beyond it, creating a visual imbalance within the surrounding context.

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the outcome of 5-Day Protocol upon PA25/09109.
  10. P.2026.010

    The application was supported.

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the outcome of 5-Day Protocol upon PA25/09268. Cllr J Cooper voted against this resolution.
  11. P.2026.011

    Attachment

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED upon street name suggestions for Persimmon Homes as follows: Carew Road, Union Hill, Pydar Close, Dosmerry Road, Brodhek Road, Colquite Road, Tremere Drive, Tregarden Road, Trewallock Road, Kirland View, Ertach (Cornish for heritage), Hillfort, Kynock ( a British alternative name for Canyke), Cunock (another alternative), Kernock (yet another alternative), Rampart, Tumulus, Kelliwic (King Arthurs Court, could have been at Castle Canyke), Toll Road (near the tollhouse), Carminow Crescent/Place.
  12. P.2026.012

    a) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
    Location: Fore Street, Bodmin
    Timing: 5th January 2026 to 20th February 2026 (19:00 to 23:00 hours - weekdays only)
    Contact: Cormac Solutions Ltd - Tel: 0300 1234 222
    The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
    https://one.network/?tm=GB146155444

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the road closure order.