Planning appeal decision
Land Nw of Trungle Byre, Paul, Penzance, TR19 6UG
Planning appeal 3360624 at Land Nw of Trungle Byre, Paul, Penzance, TR19 6UG (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2025 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings with reference to its effect on the landscape.
Retention and completion of two access drives on the site, retention of field, minor extensions to garden areas
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kent R
- Postcode
- TR19 6UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings with reference to its effect on the landscape
What decided it
The second access drive would extend residential development and vehicular use further into the countryside than the approved barn conversion, significantly eroding the rural character and distinctive landscape character of this part of the countryside in conflict with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 12Policy 23
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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