Issue - meetings

Plym_01 Fordmore Farm

Proposed use: Housing

Number of dwellings: 50

Officer recommendation: Not to allocate

Dan Roger of Bell Cornwall representing the landowner, stated that the southern side of the site could be allocated as that aspect was suitable and there were close local facilities.

Cllr Vellacott, representing Plymtree Parish Council, did not support the site on grounds of the scale and the adverse impact.

A proposal to move on was made by Cllr J Bailey, seconded by Cllr Davey

Committee agreed to move on to the next site allocation

Plym_03 Land north of school

Proposed use: Housing

Number of dwellings: 30

Officer recommendation: Allocate

Stephen Hobday spoke against allocation, outlining local road safety issues in detail; he also spoke on flooding risk and that the area could not support growth with the current infrastructure.

James Persey spoke in support as the Landowner and advised that the local school was not at capacity. He felt the access was sufficient.

Cllr Vellacott, representing Plymtree Parish Council, did not support the site due to the lack of supporting infrastructure, and the scale was too large.

Ward Member Cllr Jefferies made reference to single track lanes which made the site unsuitable, and he agreed with the Parish Council view that the scale was too large in proportion to the size of the village. He suggested that a smaller number of dwellings should be considered.

The committee discussed the merits of an allocation with a smaller dwelling number of approximately 15, but that this may need further assessment before being put forward for allocation.

The Chair proposed that the site Plym_03 be allocated for approximately 15 homes and that officers propose an appropriate reduced boundary.

Committee agreed to allocate site Plym_03 for approximately 15 homes and officers to revisit the site boundary and bring the site back.

Plym_04 Land north of recreation ground

Proposed use: Housing

Number of dwellings: 70

Officer recommendation: Not to allocate

Cllr Vellacott, representing Plymtree Parish Council, did not support the site due to the scale and impact on open countryside. The site acted as a divide between two communities and should be maintained.

A proposal to move on was made by Cllr Jung, seconded by Cllr Fernley

Committee agreed to move on to the next site allocation.

Plym_05 Land west of Village Hall

Proposed use: Housing

Number of dwellings: 43

Officer recommendation: Not to allocate

Cllr Vellacott, Plymtree Parish Council, did not support the site due to the proximity to the Manor House and the environmental impact on a green field site.

Committee agreed to move on to the next site allocation