Agenda item

Planning:

a.   Applications for consideration:

 

PA26/00854

C/o Mr David Phillips Urban Innovation Company (UIC) Ltd – Pavement Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS

Advertisement consent for installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated

digital screens at 2 locations within Saltash

Ward: Essa

Date received: 17 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TA6TB5FGMCE00

 

PA26/00853

C/o Mr David Phillips Urban Innovation Company (UIC) Ltd – Pavement Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS

Installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens at 2 locations within Saltash

Ward: Essa

Date received: 17 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TA6TB4FGMCD00

 

PA26/00362

Mr. & Mrs. Beer-Stiff - 182 Callington Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 6LL

Creation of Ground floor shower room, complete with accessible W.C. Hand

Basin, Level Access shower, for disabled child

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 23 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=T95JPRFGGLY00

 

PA26/01469
Lesley Richards – 9 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash Cornwall

Proposed loft conversion with dormer and slate tiles on the roof

Ward:Essa
Date received: 10 March 2026

Response date: 31 March 2026

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TBBYUHFGI8E00

 

 

 

b.   Tree applications:

 

None received.

 

c.   Tree notifications:

 

None received.

 

 

Minutes:

 

a.  Applications for consideration:

 

PA26/00854

C/o Mr David Phillips Urban Innovation Company (UIC) Ltd – Pavement Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS

Advertisement consent for installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens at 2 locations within Saltash.

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 17 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

 

Members considered the proposed installation of the Pulse Smart Hubs.

 

Discussion focused on the suitability of the hubs within the town’s street scene and the central locations proposed.

 

Members expressed concern that both suggested locations for advertisements could be distracting and contribute to visual clutter. It was also noted that the Hubs might create a physical barrier, potentially making it difficult for mobility scooters to pass safely.

 

Members felt that further clarity was needed on the full range of features and benefits, as well as whether any of these could be utilised by the Town Council.

 

While some members were supportive of the concept in principle, they felt the proposed installations were not in keeping with the character of Fore Street.

 

Councillor Bickford highlighted potential benefits including free Wi?Fi, free phone calls, health?related features, pollution monitoring, footfall counting, and opportunities for local advertising.

 

Members acknowledged the potential value of the technology but concluded that the proposed locations were inappropriate, insufficiently justified, and not aligned with the character or practical needs of the town.

 

The Chair also relayed comments from the Chair of the Town Team, as these could not be uploaded to the Cornwall Council planning portal due to technical issues being reported.

 

Following a vote (13 in favour, 1 against, 0 abstentions) it was proposed by Councillor Stoyel, seconded by Councillor Mortimore and resolved to RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the grounds that the proposal conflicts with the Saltash Neighbourhood Development Plan Policies ENV2 and TC2, on the basis of the following points:

 

 

1.  Harm to visual amenity and local character from an intrusive illuminated digital display;

 

2.  Increased street clutter impacting the appearance and accessibility of the public realm;

 

3.  Light pollution and potential disturbance to nearby residential properties;

 

4.  Advertising content not aligned with the local town centre identity, favouring national commercial advertising;

 

5.  Highway safety concerns due to close proximity to roadside with the potential distraction to drivers.

 

PA26/00853

C/o Mr David Phillips Urban Innovation Company (UIC) Ltd – Pavement

Outside 130 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AS

Installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens at 2

locations within Saltash

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 17 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

 

(Following a vote (13 in favour, 1 against, 0 abstentions) It was proposed by

Councillor Stoyel, seconded by Councillor Brady and resolved to

RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the grounds that the proposal conflicts with the Saltash Neighbourhood Development Plan Policies ENV2 and TC2, on the basis of the following points:

 

1.  Harm to visual amenity and local character from an intrusive illuminated digital display;

 

2.  Increased street clutter impacting the appearance and accessibility of the public realm;

 

3.  Light pollution and potential disturbance to nearby residential properties;

 

4.  Advertising content not aligned with the local town centre identity, favouring national commercial advertising;

 

5.  Highway safety concerns due to close proximity to roadside with the potential distraction to drivers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PA26/00362

Mr. & Mrs. Beer-Stiff - 182 Callington Road Saltash Cornwall PL12

6LL

Creation of Ground floor shower room, complete with accessible W.C.

Hand

Basin, Level Access shower, for disabled child

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 23 February 2026

Response date: Extended to 19 March 2026

 

Following a unanimous vote (14 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions) it was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Martin and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

 

PA26/01469

Lesley Richards – 9 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash Cornwall

Proposed loft conversion with dormer and slate tiles on the roof

Ward: Essa

Date received: 10 March 2026

Response date: 31 March 2026

 

Following a unanimous vote (14 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions) it was proposed by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor Martin and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

 

b.  Tree applications:

 

None received.

 

c.   Tree notifications:

 

None received.