Pencoose Farm, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9BY

change of use of the former farm yard from agricultural (sui generis) to B8 storage/distribution use and to ratify the localised engineering/construction works 'associated operational development' (car parking, reduced levels dig and erection of a portacabin office) reasonably necessary and associated with the implementation of that viable alternative use of the site

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Harrington S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development with regard to the local spatial strategy and character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of Pencoose Farm, Truro Heights and residents on Kenwyn Hill and New Mills Lane, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate an overriding locational and business need to justify a countryside location, introduces visually incongruous intensive commercial activity harmful to rural character, and would result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents that cannot be adequately mitigated without further harm.

Plan policies cited: LP Policy 1, LP Policy 2, LP Policy 5, LP Policy 12, LP Policy 23, NP Policy EJ7

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