Minutes:
a. Applications for consideration;
PA26/02250
Persimmon Homes Cornwall – Land West of Latchbrook Farm Trematon Cornwall PL12 4RJ
Outline permission with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for residential-led development, including site preparatory works as necessary; up to 300 residential units (Use Class C3); a community/mobility hub approximately 0.05ha, including uses in the use classes defined as E(a)/E(c)/F2(a) (up to 225sqm GIA), with associated car parking, landscaping works and public realm; other open space including amenity green space, natural and semi-natural green spaces, equipped and natural play spaces; associated infrastructure and internal estate roads.
Ward: Trematon
Date received: 13 April 2026
Response date: 4 May 2026
The Chair noted that several public objections had been submitted on the Cornwall Council website.
Members discussed the application received with a focus on infrastructure capacity, access concerns and whether the timing of further development was appropriate.
Members discussed how and when contributions toward local facilities would be determined. It was advised by the Chair that infrastructure provision would be determined by Cornwall Council.
Concerns were raised that local infrastructure, particularly schools and the road network were already significantly under pressure and that further housing should not precede essential investment in these areas.
Some Members highlighted the ongoing Treleden development, suggesting it was too soon to assess its full impact before considering additional large scale housing developments.
Access arrangements were a concern, with comments that the proposed access appeared unsafe and was shoehorned into the existing layout, questioning its suitability for a development of this scale.
The Chair noted that the proposal conflicts with both the Saltash Neighbourhood Development Plan and Cornwall’s Local Plan. The development is beyond the settlement boundary and was considered unjustified in protected countryside and open land area adjacent to the boundary line.
It was further stated that the proposed mitigation did not outweigh the harm to the spatial strategy, and that approving the application could undermine public confidence in the adopted planning policy.
Following a vote (9 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstentions), it was proposed by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Johns and was resolved to RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the basis of the following points:
1. The proposal conflicts with the Saltash Neighbourhood Plan and Cornwall’s Local Plan as it would result in development in an unsustainable location not supported by adopted planning policy;
2. The site lies outside the defined settlement boundary, is not allocated for development and is designated as protected countryside / open land within the Saltash Neighbourhood Plan. The proposed development is therefore considered unjustified and contrary to policies which seek to direct growth to sustainable locations;
3. Existing infrastructure capacity, including schools, highways and local services, is insufficient to support development of the scale proposed, and that no adequate or timely mitigation has been demonstrated as part of the proposal;
4. The proposed access arrangements were considered unsafe and unsuitable for a development of this scaleand likely to give rise to highway safety issues.
The Chair thanked both the public and the presenters in attendance at this evening’s meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7.30pm and reconvened at 7.35pm.