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Split Decision1 December 20253354118

Tresooth Fields, Penwarne Road, Mawnan Smith, TR11 5PF

Planning appeal 3354118 at Tresooth Fields, Penwarne Road, Mawnan Smith, TR11 5PF (Cornwall Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 1 December 2025 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

the conversion of existing games room to holiday cottage, replacement games room, relocated external swimming pool, new managers dwelling and reception area together with six new holiday cottages

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Major retail and services
Inspector
Pope N
Postcode
TR11 5PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether any special need exists for the proposed manager's dwelling so as to outweigh any harm to the character or appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would include adequate provision for energy efficient buildings and renewable energy
  • The likely effect upon the local population of bats

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by Blocks A and D and the replacement games room, combined with the failure to demonstrate a special need for the manager's dwelling, outweighed the economic benefits, whereas Block C alone would not cause such harm and could be approved with conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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