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Upcoming and current appeal hearings and inquiries


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Planning Inspectorate website

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