PERMISSION has been refused for a single-storey one bed dwelling on land north of 1 Kings Hill, Bude.  

Mr Cobbledick has applied for permission to erect the one-bedroom dwelling, and despite no objections being raised by Bude-Stratton Town Council save for an expression of concern over a lack of amenity space and loss of green space, it was rejected by Cornwall Council.  

In its reasons for refusal, Cornwall Council cited that the proposed development would result in a ‘cramped and contrived form of development in close proximity to neighbouring roads and light industrial uses’.  

The refusal letter stated: “The proposed development, by reason of the constrained plot size, shape and diminished space to site boundaries, together with the boundary fencing that would be required to secure private amenity space would result in a cramped and contrived form of development in close proximity to neighbouring roads and light industrial uses, which would fail to achieve a good standard of amenity for future occupants, and which would harm the character and setting of the street scene.” 

The proposal had received five objections from local residents, who mostly stated safety concerns over the access required to the property and what the property would be used for; some residents expressed fears it could end up as a holiday rental.  

One resident offered support, saying that the development would fit in with the streetscape and would be ‘complimentary to the overall plot dimensions’.  

AN OUTLINE application for the construction of a single detached dwelling for an agricultural worker with all matters reserved on land south-east of Cobbles Cottage, Port Isaac has been refused by Cornwall Council.  

Mr and Mrs Sloman had applied to the local authority to build a single, detached dwelling on the land.  

St Endellion Parish Council raised no objections to the proposal, offering a support in principle despite having some reservations over the height of the building in a ‘sensitive setting’. Likewise, the Ramblers Association raised no objections subject to four public rights of way remaining clear and obstructed.  

However, the Chief Land Agent and Valuer raised concerns, saying: “There is a justification for two dwellings on site to manage the farming enterprises on this large well established holding. There is currently three unrestricted dwellings on the holding of which two are available and occupied by members of staff in relation to the farm enterprises. 

There is no justification for an additional dwelling beyond what is already available and insufficient justification for an additional dwelling on the other side of the farm to manage stock over the summer months.” 

In the end, the application was rejected by Cornwall Council on the grounds of the location within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 

In the letter of refusal, the authority said: “The proposed development of the site with an agricultural occupancy dwelling by reason of the location of the site in the open countryside and the AONB, divorced from nearby services, facilities, amenities and employment, would represent unsustainable development for which there is a lack of an adequate agricultural justification. 

“The proposal therefore represents an unsustainable, undesirable and sporadic form of development which would fail to conserve or enhance the landscape character and natural beauty of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation.”

PERMISSION has been applied for the erection of an agricultural building on land east of Trerithick Manor, in Altarnun. Mr Cash has applied to Cornwall Council for the erection of an agricultural barn of 30m x 17.5m x 6m in diameter in order to ‘provide much needed machinery and livestock storage for existing agricultural enterprise which currently does not exist’.  

However, the shed has already been erected prior to planning permission being validated for the property. The application form states that the work or change of use started on May 3, 2022.  

It has received an objection from a Mr Alan Haithwaite, who raised objections about the environmental aspects of the building. 

A FORMER craft shop which became a pizza takeaway has been given permission by Cornwall Council. 

Mrs Mary Tilzey applied for change of use permission for the building at Trewin’s Lockup in the village from a craft retail shop to a pizza takeaway (Class A5). The application stated that no building works were required to take place as the existing property already had a kitchen. It also stated that the change of use had already started in January 2020. Cornwall Council granted the application conditional permission on the condition that during all hours of trading, a waste bin of no less than 90 litres capacity is provided on site for the use of customers.  

PERMISSION to build an oak-framed orangery to an existing dwelling has been applied for on a property at Trewint, Advent, Camelford.  

AN APPLICATION to demolish an existing garage and replace it with a rear extension combined with internal refurbishments, windows, doors and roof replacement has been submitted to Cornwall Council. The application, concerning 49 Killerton Road, Bude, has been made by Mr & Mrs Duncan. 

A FIRST FLOOR extension and balcony is set to replace an existing conservatory at a property in Widemouth Bay. Mr Agnew had applied for permission for the work at Laguna Lodge and it was granted by Cornwall Council.