Planning appeal decision
The Pallace, Quay Road, Polperro, Cornwall, PL13 2QZ
Planning appeal 6004617 at The Pallace, Quay Road, Polperro, Cornwall, PL13 2QZ (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2026 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether disputed condition 3 is necessary, relevant to the development and otherwise reasonable in the interests of the local housing strategy and other material considerations.
Change of use from drinking establishment (Sui Generis) to flat (C3 residential) and change of use from distillery and shop (Use Class E(g)(iii)) to café and shop (Use Class E(b))
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- PL13 2QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether disputed condition 3 is necessary, relevant to the development and otherwise reasonable in the interests of the local housing strategy and other material considerations
What decided it
The evidence of continued high second home and holiday let ownership in the parish, combined with the clear planning purpose of NDP Policy 5.1 to maintain permanent occupation and community vitality, justified the necessity and reasonableness of the principal residence occupancy condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5.1 of the Polperro and Lansallos Post Referendum Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2030
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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