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Hearing - 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 this Hearing has been rescheduled from Tuesday 16 December 2025 to Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 10am.
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 hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector R Pipkin BA (Hons) MPhil MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
St Mawes Memorial Hall, Hillhead, St. Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5AL
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 at Lanyon Farm, North Gwinear Lane, Gwinear, Cornwall, TR27 5HE
Appeal details
- Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/D0840/W/25/3370949
- Planning Reference: PA23/09696
- Date and time of event: Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Proposal
Development of a ground mounted solar farm with associated infrastructure along with a car park and wildlife area for Gwinear Community Primary School.
Details of the hearing
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector Richard E Jones BSc (Hons) DipTP MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
Where will the hearing take place?
Gwinear-Gwithian Parish Hall, Copper Meadows, Reawla, Gwinear, Cornwall TR27 5FN.
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 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: 10:00 am 10 February 2026
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
A Planning appeal hearing is due to be heard by Planning Inspector S Harrington MA MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State.
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.
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?
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
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.