This page provides details of:
- Upcoming appeals and inquiries; and
- Any current appeals and inquiries
Hearing - Land South of Trewen, The Mill, Launceston, Cornwall
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/D0840/W/25/3364240
- Planning Reference: PA24/09348
- Date and time of event: The Hearing has been postponed. Awaiting a replacement Inspector.
Proposal
Change of use of land to residential and the siting of a static caravan on concrete base with parking for one car.
Details of the hearing
To be confirmed.
Where will the hearing take place?
Otho Peter Suite, Launceston Town Hall, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7AR
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Public Inquiry - Pendower Beach Hotel, Rocky Lane, Ruan High Lanes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5LQ
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/D0840/W/25/3373503
- Planning Reference: PA24/00042
- Date and time of event: Please note the Informal Hearing scheduled for 3 and 4 March has been CANCELLED
- The procedure has changed from an Informal Hearing to a Public Inquiry to be held on a date to be arranged
Proposal
Demolition of part existing buildings. Conversion of part existing hotel building and erection of 3 replacement open market residential dwellings (C3 Use Class) and 20 unit apartment hotel (C3 use class restricted by holiday use only planning condition). 2 key worker units, restaurant/shop E (a&b) and A5 use class. Off site highway improvements and stabilisation, access, car parking, landscaping and biodiversity, infrastructure and ancillary works.
Details of the Public Inquiry
A Planning appeal Inquiry is due to be heard by Planning Inspector R Pipkin BA (Hons) MPhil MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the Inquiry take place?
To be confirmed
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Roslowarth, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6PJ
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/D0840/W/25/3375630
- Enforcement Reference: EN22/01140
- Date and time of event: 10:00 am 17 March 2026
Alleged Breach
Without planning permission, the material change of use of land from agricultural use to a mixed use of agricultural and residential use, through the siting of caravans used for residential purposes and associated engineering works to level the site and create earth bunds.
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector Mr M P Howell BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
St Neot Village Hall, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6NG
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Copies of the appeal documents are available upon request. Please e-mail planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Poldhu Stables, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7SA
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6002086
- Planning Reference: PA25/03928
- Date and time of event: 10am 15 April 2026
Proposal
Change of use of office/store to staff accommodation for residential purposes solely in connection with the associated equestrian business (Retrospective Application).
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector R Kent BA (Hons) MTP DipM MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
Cornwall Council, Room 2, Chy Trevail, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2FR
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Land to the North and South of Trerice Farmhouse, Trerice Dairy Farm and Green Meadows, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EG
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6003039
- Planning Reference: PA24/09234
- Date and time of event: 10am 21 April 2026
Proposal
Construction, operation, and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar array and battery energy storage system (BESS), associated equipment such as inverters, transformer stations, substation, fencing, CCTV, weather monitoring stations, cabling and landscape and biodiversity enhancements
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector H Butcher BSc(Hons) MSc MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
The Pitch Sports Bar, Boscawen Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8DT
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Land North of Carne Farm, Morvah, Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19 7TT
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6004079
- Planning Reference: PA25/02154
- Date and time of event: 10am 29 April 2026
Proposal
Outline application for residential development of land for up to 1 agricultural worker's dwelling with all matters reserved.
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector C Butcher BSc MA MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
Alverne Room, St Johns Hall, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QR
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Lamanver Shed, Lamanva, Penryn TR10 8BJ
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6004801
- Planning Reference: PA25/04655
- Date and time of event: 10am 13 May 2026
Proposal
Replacement of Existing Residential Caravan with a Single Dwelling.
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector A Knight BA PG Dip MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
'Copper', South Wheal Crofty (Old Dry) Offices, Station Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3QG
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Original planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Hearing - Land North of Newmill Cottages, TR20 8UU
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/D0840/C/26/3377903
- Enforcement Reference: EN22/01482
- Date and time of event: 10am 19 May 2026
Alleged Breach
Without planning permission, the construction of a timber building (extended shepherds hut) for residential use, associated development in the form of timber structures/outbuildings, hardstanding areas/tracks, and the material change of use of the land from a nil use to a mixed use comprising of residential and agricultural use.
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector M P Howell appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
Mayors Parlour, St Johns Hall, Penzance
Can I attend?
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views.
If you wish to attend, please email planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk and include your name and e-mail address.
This means we can contact you in the event that the meeting has to be held on Microsoft Teams. It also gives us an indication of the numbers attending.
The decision will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Documents
Copies of the appeal documents are available upon request. Please e-mail planningappeals@cornwall.gov.uk
How do I find out about the decision?
The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.