Planning & Licensing

To receive and accept apologies for absence

To receive Declarations of Interest and Dispensations awarded in respect of items on the agenda.

To take as read and confirm as accurate the minutes of the meetings held on:

• 30 September 2025 
• 15 October 2025  (draft copy to be added in due course)

To discuss or note any matters arising from the minutes under item 4.
This is for information only unless specific matters/items are on the agenda for decision.

To receive previously notified public questions, followed by verbal questions (if technologically possible) from attending electors of Newquay.
Written Questions for the Committee should be submitted no later than two working days prior to the meeting in order that they can be included on the agenda.
Please see the accompanying Public Information document for further information.

In line with Standing Order 3(e), members of the public may make representations, answer questions and give evidence at a meeting which they are entitled to attend in respect of the business on the agenda of the meeting.

In line with Standing Order 3(f), the time allowed under this item is 15 minutes unless directed by the Chair.

In line with Standing Order 3(g), members of the public shall not speak for more than 3 minutes.

To discuss and make comment on any active consultations in relation to Planning & Licensing matters and to receive feedback/updates.

The scheme forms part of the wider £56.8m investment in Cornwall’s public transport network. Cornwall Council aim to provide improved walking and cycling links to Newquay Railway Station.
The scheme will connect with the existing cycling and walking infrastructure at the Tram tracks and the Barrowfields. It will also regenerate Cliff Road and the Station exterior to transform it into a visually appealing, accessible place to live, work, shop and visit.
For more information on the current consultation for this scheme, please click here.

To discuss and agree the Town Council's response to Cornwall Council's current proposals to create a single Hackney Carriage (taxi) Zone for the whole of Cornwall.

UPDATE:
Regarding Cornwall Council's intention to reduce the existing speed limit to 20mph along the eastern section of the Newquay Strategic Route and within Phase 6 of the Nansledan Development, encompassing all residential roads located south of Rialton Road. The proposal also includes extending the current 30mph speed limit on the A3059 to cover the accesses into the new residential development.

To discuss and make comments on Licensing applications

To discuss and ratify decisions made under the 5-Day Planning Protocol and/or to discuss matters on previous Planning decisions.

5 Day Protocols:
i. PA25/05026 - 7 The Watermark Lusty Glaze Road TR7 3AS - (Maintain Objection)

Non-Material Amendments:
ii. PA25/07742 - 22 Tredour Road TR7 2EY - (raise No Objection)

Other Matters:
iii. PA25/05291 - Change of use from C2 (Residential Care Home) to sui generis HMO - Ocean Hill Lodge 4-6 Trelawney Road TR7 2DW

To receive Planning Applications to discuss and make comments as a consulted body.
Please see below for the lists of current Planning Applications
 (A document detailing the comments returned to Cornwall Council will be posted on this page in due course.)
Please Note:  These lists can be subject to change at short notice - if you've any queries, please contact our Planning & Licensing Administrator.

For this meeting, there are no Planning Applications accompanied by a recommended response.

Please see the attached document - Applications-Info-Responses 29October2025 - for the list of planning applications being discussed at the meeting.

To receive updates on Risk Assessments and make any changes to Terms of Ref. (if required)

To receive reports from Working Parties and discuss any recommendations:
i. Derelict Buildings
ii. Newquay Neighbourhood Plan
iii. Parking

To receive, consider and authorise the release of payment in respect of committee purchases in-line with Financial Regulations 5.2

• To recommend the Planning & Licensing Committee budget for the financial year 2026-27
• To note the current EMR for the Planning & Licensing Committee

To receive and note the list of Correspondence and to refer or respond accordingly (if any, relevant to Planning & Licensing only)

• Cornwall Council - Weekly List of Planning Decisions
• Cornwall Local Plan: Community Drop-In Sessions - 12 November - Newquay WI Hall from 4-7pm

The next Planning & Licensing Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 6pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay TR7 1AF

Committee: Cllr K Adlam, Cllr J Brook, Cllr S Carter, Cllr J Kenny, Cllr N Morris, Cllr L Spry Cllr S Thomson, Cllr F Williamson.
Substitutes: Cllr M North; Cllr G Trumble.