Decision details

a.  Applications for consideration:

PA25/04185

Antony Estate – Field To South of Churchtown Cemetery Farm Lane St Stephens Saltash

Change of use of part of a field to a natural burial ground.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 17/06/25

Response date: 18/07/25

Members acknowledged that the application concerned the permitted use of the Town Council’s Churchtown Cemetery car park, as well as recognising the Town Council’s vested interest in the future use of land at Churchtown Farm, therefore comments on this application would not be received.

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Bickford and RESOLVED to note.

PA25/04394

Mr O Bennetts – 18 Higher Port View Saltash PL12 4BX

Creation of a mobility parking space.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 23/06/25

Response date: 18/07/25

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Gillies and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

PA25/04696

Mr and Mrs Langley – 115 St Stephens Road Saltash PL12 4NQ

Single storey extension

Ward: Essa

Date received: 07/07/2025

Response date: 28/07/2025

It was proposed by Councillor McCaw, seconded by Councillor B Samuels and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

b.  Tree Application:

PA25/04231

Mr Darus Weatherill – Elmside Coombe Saltash PL12 4ET

Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) - Pine - Tree 1 - Remove it totally as it is fundamentally unsafe for my tenant. Beech - Trees 2/3 - Preventing access to empty septic tank. Also pipes are old, run very close to the trees so potential damage caused by massive root structure, also starting to cause damage to the foundations of house and pathways.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 17/06/25

Response date: 18/07/25

The Chairman informed Members of the Saltash Town Council Voluntary Tree Wardens’ Report and after much discussion, the following decision was based on the advice provided by the Voluntary Tree Warden.

It was proposed by Councillor P Samuels, seconded by Councillor Ashburn and resolved to RECOMMEND:

1.    APPROVAL of the felling of Pine Tree 1 subject to a detailed plan for suitable replacement and of the removal of the low branch on the north (river) side of the trunk of the beech tree which leans over the driveway;

2.    REFUSAL of the complete felling of Beech Trees 2 and 3.