Agenda and minutes

The Chairman informed those present of the actions required in the event of a fire or emergency.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

None received.

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

None received.

Please note: Any member of the public requiring to speak about a planning application should register by email no later than 12 noon the day before the meeting where the application will be considered.

Members of the public are advised to review the Receiving Public Questions, Representations and Evidence at Meetings document prior to attending the meeting.

None received.

Members received a presentation from Nick Dunn, Environmental Consultant for Brunel Recycling, on the planning proposed to improve and maximise recycling rates of aggregates by requesting permanent retention of the Roodscroft Waste Management Facility and associated activities.

Nick Dunn provided a detailed explanation of the facility’s various functions and operations, including information related to the proposed planning application scheduled for submission in the new year.

The application will outline plans for the installation and operation of a wash plant, the extension of the workshop, and the implementation of a sustainable drainage system.

Nick Dunn outlined the proposal and provided background information, including history of the site, key investment areas, employment opportunities, proposed landscape plans, biodiversity net gain and timeline.

Members asked various questions and received clarification from Nick Dunn and Managing Director Brian Venables. Clarification was provided on the attenuation basin and environmental controls, planting timescale, traffic, HGV routes and access arrangements, nature of site operations and aggregates recycling and transfers.

Members thanked the representatives of Brunel Recycling for their attendance at this evening’s meeting.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website or request to see a copy at the Guildhall.

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor G McCaw and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning and Licensing Committee held on 18 November 2025 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

(Pursuant to P&L held on 18.11.25 minute nr.88/25/26)

The Office Manager / Assistant to the Town Clerk provided two pre-existing objectives that align with the Planning Committee terms of reference and the Town Council’s six overarching strategic priorities.

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor R Bullock and RESOLVED to set the Business Plan Deliverables objectives for the Planning and Licensing Committee, as attached.

Nothing to report.

a.  Applications for consideration:

PA25/08504

K Sargent & H Spencer – 50 Victoria Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4DN

Proposed off street parking

Ward: Essa 

Date received:  24/11/2025

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=T5JX2VFGK0300

PA25/07063

Mr Robert Heys – St John Ambulance R/o Fore Street Saltash Cornwall

Conversion of the old hall into a one bedroom dwelling on the first floor with parking below

Ward: Essa 

Date received: 4/12/2025

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=T2QLRWFGGMJ00

PA25/08494

Leanne Davis – 440 New Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 6HW

Create parking in the front garden

Ward: Tamar

Date received:  9/12/2025

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=T5IRO5FGJAP00

b.  Tree applications:

None received.

c.   Tree notifications:

None received.

a.  Applications for consideration:

PA25/08504

K Sargent & H Spencer – 50 Victoria Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4DN

Proposed off street parking

Ward: Essa 

Date received:  24/11/2025

Response Date: 19/12/2025

It was proposed by Councillor R Bullock, seconded by Councillor G McCaw

and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

PA25/07063

Mr Robert Heys – St John Ambulance R/o Fore Street Saltash Cornwall

Conversion of the old hall into a one bedroom dwelling on the first floor with

parking below.

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 4/12/2025

Response Date: 22/12/2025

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

PA25/08494

Leanne Davis – 440 New Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 6HW

Create parking in the front garden

Ward: Tamar

Date received:  9/12/2025

Response Date: 30/12/2025

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

b.  Tree applications:

None received.

c.   Tree notifications:

None received.

None received.

None received.

To resolve that pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

To resolve that Pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

None.

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting

None.