The Granary, Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall , TR12 7NA

Planning appeal 3363588 at The Granary, Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall , TR12 7NA (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in relation to the suitability of the location for tourism accommodation, having regard to the local development strategy and the accessibility to services and facilities.

construction of annexe without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref PA21/07601, dated 22.02.2022

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harrington S
Postcode: TR12 7NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in relation to the suitability of the location for tourism accommodation, having regard to the local development strategy and the accessibility to services and facilities

What decided it

The appeal site's poor accessibility to services and facilities by sustainable transport modes means it is unsuitable for tourism accommodation under the local development strategy, and this conflict with the development plan cannot be overcome by the modest economic benefits or personal circumstances of the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 5Policy 7Policy 12Policy C1Policy T1Policy PD-P8Policy PD-P11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 79

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