February 2026

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday 6 th February

2026

Attendance

Cllrs G Ford, (Chairman) M Ryan,(V/Chairman). P Behrens. J

Howells, R King, P Rule, S Taylor, T Thomas.

Apologies for Absence

Cllrs W Searle, M West,

Members of the Public

Mr K Eade, Mrs D King

Public Question Time

Mr Eade asked if there is any update concerning the application

at Belvedere lane, Cllr Taylor said that Woodland Champions

have removed the licence from the applicant but more needs

to be done and a watch on any future activity on the site, After

a discussion it was agreed that enforcement needs to be

updated on the situation. Also the “Strawberry Field “ site is a

disgrace and this also needs to be monitored.

C/Cllr Martins Report

This is on file.

Declarations of Interests

Nothing Raised

Minutes of the last Meeting

Cllr Ryan stated that his Neighbourhood plan update report was

not included in the minutes, The Clerk replied that this was a

administrative error beyond his control and with the Chairmans

permission will be included in the minutes, Agreed

It was then proposed by Cllr |Taylor and seconded by Cllr

Howells that the Chairman sign the minutes circulated prior to

this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting All

Agreed.

Chairmans Report

Nothing Raised

Finance & accounts

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment

1. M Heather 1850.00

It was proposed by Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr King that

the Council accept payment of all cheques All Councillors

agreed.

Planning

PA25/09654, Although this application is not within the our

parish and it was thought that we should register our views

concerning the application, It was proposed by Cllr Howells and

seconded by Cllr Ryan that a vote be taken via email no later

that the 10/02/2026 all agreed.

Trevarthian Solar Farm, Councillors were informed that there

will be a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee and that

residents need to be informed by all means possible, There

then followed a long and detailed discussion.

Neighbourhood plan update

The neighbourhood plan continues to assist the Parish Council in its role as a consultee on

planning applications.  This has been the case in dealing with the proposal for a year-round

glamping  site in Belvedere Lane which has been opposed by NDP policies on trees and

woodland, landscape, biodiversity and green infrastructure, heritage and tourism.

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) of 16/12/2025 ends its consultation period

on 10/03/2026. It adds to the previous iteration of December 2024 (which set ambitious

housebuilding targets and weakened planning controls) by:

1. Providing a series of National Decision Making Policies to standardise policy across all

Local Authorities.

2. Stating that the development of sites withing settlements is generally acceptable by

default as is some development outside even where a five-year land supply is available.

Given the significantly increased housing targets set by the government Cornwall no

longer can demonstrate a sufficient five-year land supply.

3. Embedding the 30-month Local Plan timetable thereby enabling Cornwall Council to start

its new Local Plan.

The view of Cornwall Council is that the overall effect will be to reduce the weight of a number of

Local and NDP Policies. Parishes are encouraged to develop Neighbourhood Priority

Statements for the development they would like to see which will not carry any legal weight but

Cornwall Council must consider when designing the new Local Plan. The 10 NPS pilots are in

the process of final draft submission and will be published once formally submitted along with

refined guidance and templates on how to proceed.’

Cllr Ryan

Emergency parish plan

Various ideas were put forward and the Clerk was asked to get

a template together for the next meeting.

CIL Payments

Discussion re Bench for the Memorial garden.

After a discussion it was agreed that it would be prefered to

have a mobile speed limit sign and to share the cost with

Perranuthnoe Parish Council.

Reports for Consideration

Cllr Taylor Reported that some trees have come down at

Staggy lane and Stile, Due to recent storms

Cllr Thomas Nothing to Report

Cllr Rule Said that he has been approached by local

residents asking for a light to be put in the Institute for safety

reasons Children waiting for transport on winter mornings

Cllr Ryan Reported that there are several potholes along

Relubbus lane and Packet lane, Also a bush has come down

at School lane.

Cllr Howells Said that several road signs have been left

behind by Highways at several places within the parish.

Cllr King Nothing to report

Cllr Ford Nothing to report.

Cllr Behrens Nothing to report.

The Chairman then closed the meeting at 21.10pm

January 2026

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday 2 nd January 2026

Attendance,

Cllrs G Ford, P Berhens, J Howells, P Rule. T Thomas, S

Taylor.

Apologies for Absence

Cllrs W Searle. M West, R King, M Ryan

Members of the Public

C Judge, T Whiting, G Davidson, T Newman. P Mathews. J Dees.

Public Question Time

Mr Whiting said he represents residents of Packet Lane who

want to see some kind of speed restrictions placed along

Packet lane Mr Whiting stated that he has contacted

Perranuthnoe Parish Council about this matter and after a full

and frank discussion it was decided that we contact

Perranuthnoe PC to liaise with them over getting a speed

restriction flashing sign and that this matter to be placed on the

next agenda.

Declarations of Interests

Nothing Raised

At this point the Chairman moved item seven (Planning ) up the

agenda to next item.

Planning

PA25/07366, Chyrase, After a discussion it was prroposed by

Cllr Taylor and seeconded by Cllr Thomas that the Parish

Council recommend refusal of this application, Vote taken

agreed unanimous.

PA25/09159 Somers, After a discussion it was proposed by

Cllr Howells and seconded by Cllr Thomas That the Parish

Council recommend refusal of this application, Vote taken

motion passed unanimously.

Minutes of the last meeting

It was proposed by Cllr Taylor and seconded by Cllr Howells

that the Chairman sign the minutes circulated prior to this

meeting as being a correct record of that meeting, All

Councillors Agreed

Chairmans Report

Nothing Raised

Finance - Accounts for payment

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment

1 Zurich Insurance £535,31

It was proposed by Cllr Thomas and seconded by Cllr Taylor

that the Council accept payment of all cheques, All Agreed

Neighbourhood plan update

Report not Available

CIL Payments

The Clerk reported that he will order the bench for the Memorial

garden, Inscription to be decided later..

Path around the graveyard no progress, It was decided to look

for another contractor .

Dehumidifier next agenda.

Emergency parish plan

Next agenda

Reports for Consideration

Cllr Rule Nothing to report

Cllr Taylor Nothing to report

Cllr Thomas Nothing to report

Cllr Ford Nothing to report

Cllr Howells Stated that the state of the road at Colenso was

a cause for concern and that no work had tken place for several

days , Can the Clerk check on future progress,

The Chairman then closed the meeting at 21.15pm

December 2025

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday 5th December 2025

Attendance

Cllrs G Ford(Chairman) M Ryan (V/Chairman) J Howells, R King, P

Rule, S Taylor, M West.

Apologies

Cllrs Behrens, W Searle.

Members of the Public

Mr A Cairncross, F Eade, K Eade, M Eade, D Eade, P Williams, S

Ratcliffe, A Cook, D King, V Tredrea.

Public Question Time

Several members of the public were present to give their views on

planning application PA25/08037. Belvedere lane. After a long

discussion including how several planning rules have already been

boken and some work has already taken place without planning

permission

C/Cllr Martins report

See attached sheet

Declarations of Interest

Nothing Raised

The Chairman then brought forward planning to item 7

Planning

Planning application was discussed in full and it was proposed by Cllr

Taylor and seconded by Cllr West that the Parish Council recommend

refusal of this application vote taken, Motion carried.

The Clerk was asked to try and find out how to apply to the planning

department to ask how we can apply TPOs in the Parish.

Minutes of the Last Meeting

It was proposed by Cllr Taylor and seconded by Cllr King that the

Chairman sign the minutes circulated prior to this meeting as being a

correct record of that meeting, All Councillors Agreed.

Chairmans report

Nothing to Report

Finance & Accounts for payment

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment

1 J Pender £75.00

2 S Johnsen £90.00

It was proposed by Cllr Taylor and seconded by Cllr West that the

Council accept payment of all cheques, All Councillors agreed

Precept 2026/27

After a full and detailed discussion it was proposed by Cllr King and

seconded by Cllr Ryan that the Parish Council increase the precept by

04.99%.Avote was taken and the motion carried by six votes to one

against.

Neighbourhood Plan update.

1. Loss of the evidence base caused by the shift to the new parish website:

Many of the lost files have been retrieved and Cllr West reported that she had put them

on the new website. However, the links to the official neighbourhood plan on the

Cornwall Council website have not been restored as this would require restoration of the

old website and its full data.

2. Cornwall Council Call for Sites Greater than 0.2 Ha:

This had been made in response to the increase in housing target for the planning period

2010 to 2030 from 2707 to 4421 homes and responses have been graded on a traffic

light basis against various criteria for suitability. There have been two responses either

in or alongside the parish:

- Land NE of Mendhu (Relubbus Lane) 0.4Ha for up to 12 dwellings which the council

had generally graded as green apart from WHS considerations where concerningly it

was given amber and not red.

- Land east of Rosudgeon Social Club (in Breage Parish) 7.35 Ha for 154 dwellings.

The council is now calling specifically for large sites capable of at least 800 homes and

facilities.

None of the initial grading scores indicate whether planning permission will be granted or

refused. The land NE of Mendhu was recently refused planning permission for a 50%

affordable scheme on appeal on WHS grounds.

3. Recent use of the Neighbourhood Plan:

This continues to play an important role as in the refusal of an appeal against the refusal

of a PIP application for 2/3 houses between Ashlack and Sunny Brae in Hallamanning

where the inspector complimented the Parish Council for its detailed refutation of the

claim that the 1841 census proved that the site was not a former miner’s smallholding.

4. Further Reduction in the Protection of Housing Planning Policies;

Cornwall Council have reported that recent planning appeals have indicated that it is not

sufficient for the housing policies of plans simply to allow space for new housing within

their boundaries. If they are to retain full weight in planning decisions they must contain

sufficient specific allocations likely to meet the increased targets.

Cllr M Ryan

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CIL Payments

The Clerk reported that the proposed bench for the Memorial garden

would cost approximately £950.00 without any inscription after a

debate it was proposed by Cllr Rule and seconded by Cllr Taylor that

the Council should go ahead with the purchase , All Agreed, (Cllr Rule

offered to pay for the inscription)

Website

Cllr West reported that the website has been updated with NPlan items

but still needs more information including C/Cllr Martins monthly reports

and the Emergency plan needs updating, These items to go on the next

agenda, Cllr West stated that the website address for St Hilary Parish

Council was sthilarypc.co.uk

Reports for Consideration

Cllr Ryan reported that the meeting with the Highways manager Mr A

Hosken went well and was really helpful as several items were raised

including Bus Stop signs for Relubbus and Rosudgeon also 20mph at

both ends of Packet lane and new cross road signs at Colenso.

Cllr King - Nothing to report

Cllr Howells Said that there was a busy time coming up for the

Church, Also the Parish Council should liaise with the Church

concerning their websites.

Cllr Rule Christmas lights switch on is on Sunday 7th December 2025

at 6.30pm. Any news from planning enforcement concerning building

next to Dove Cottage.

Cllr Taylor Asked that the Clerk contacts Biffa to report that their

operatives to be more careful when dealing with rubbish bins and to

clear up after them

Cllr West Nothing to report

Cllr Ford Nothing to report

The Chairman then closed the Meeting at 21.12pm