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Notice varied and upheld17 March 20263355370

Land to the East of Pleasant View, Polcrebo Downs, Nancegollan, Cornwall, TR13 0BL

Planning appeal 3355370 at Land to the East of Pleasant View, Polcrebo Downs, Nancegollan, Cornwall, TR13 0BL (Cornwall Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 March 2026 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged constitute a breach of planning control (ground c).

Without planning permission, the material change of use of land from nil use to a mixed use comprising of nil use and recreational leisure use in connection with the RC Cornwall Flyers Club, and associated development consisting of access tracks, hardstanding areas, clearance of heathland to create areas for model aviation activities and recreational areas, and the siting of a storage container, picnic benches and associated paraphernalia. The approximate location of the storage container is indicated on the attached plan by a blue ‘X’1

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Bale M
Postcode
TR13 0BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the matters alleged constitute a breach of planning control (ground c)
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area, the effect on the setting of the Grade II listed detached chimney at Polcrebo Mine, the effect on biodiversity, and whether the Land is appropriately located for the use in respect of accessibility (ground a)
  • Whether the steps required by the Notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control (ground f)
  • Whether the period specified in the Notice to comply with the requirements is adequate (ground g)

What decided it

The permanent siting of the storage container and picnic benches on the land, which continue between active flying sessions, demonstrates that the recreational use exceeds the 28-day annual limit permitted by the GPDO, and the visual harm caused by these structures to the character and appearance of the open moorland outweighs the social benefits of the club.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 12Policy 23Policy 24Policy 25Policy 27NP Policy HT4NP Policy FAS1NP Policy HLE1CEDPD Policy C1CEDPD Policy T1CEDPD Policy G1

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