Planning & Licensing

To receive and accept apologies for absence

To receive Declarations of Interest and Dispensations awarded in respect of items on the agenda.

To take as read and confirm as accurate the minutes of the meetings held on:

• 19 August (carry forward to nect meeting)

To discuss or note any matters arising from the minutes under item 4.
This is for information only unless specific matters/items are on the agenda for decision.

To receive previously notified public questions, followed by verbal questions (if technologically possible) from attending electors of Newquay.
Written Questions for the Committee should be submitted no later than two working days prior to the meeting in order that they can be included on the agenda.
Please see the accompanying Public Information document for further information.

In line with Standing Order 3(e), members of the public may make representations, answer questions and give evidence at a meeting which they are entitled to attend in respect of the business on the agenda of the meeting.

In line with Standing Order 3(f), the time allowed under this item is 15 minutes unless directed by the Chair.

In line with Standing Order 3(g), members of the public shall not speak for more than 3 minutes.

To discuss and make comments on, and to receive feedback/updates from, any active consultations where the Planning & Licensing Committee have delegated authority to respond on behalf of the Town Council.

Please Note:
This item is currently for information only.
Deadline for responses: 17 September 2026
Click here for  information video

To discuss and make any decisions on Licensing applications and other Licensing matters

To discuss and ratify decisions made under the 5-Day Planning Protocol and/or to discuss matters on previous Planning decisions.

5 Day Protocols:
i. PA26/02563 - 16 Fore Street TR7 1LN (Agree to Disagree with Officer Recommendation to Approve)
ii. PA26/04037 - 13 Well Way TR7 3LR (Agree with Officer Recommendation to Approve)

Non-Material Amendments:
i. PA26/04971 - 7 The Watermark Lusty Glaze Road TR7 3AS (Raise No Objection)

To receive Planning Applications to discuss and make comments as a consulted body.
Please see below for the full list of planning applications being considered.
(A document detailing the comments returned to Cornwall Council will be posted on this page in due course.)

Please see the attached document, List 1 Recommended Responses 01Sep2026 for the list of planning applications accompanied by recommended responses.
These recommended responses are to be voted for ‘en bloc’.
However, Councillors and Members of the Public may request that a full discussion of any individual application takes place at this meeting.

Please see the attached document - List 2 Applications for Discussion DDMonYYYY - for the list of planning applications to be discussed in full at the meeting and commented on as a consulted body.

To receive updates on Risk Assessments and make any changes to Terms of Ref. (if required)

[Pre-application discussions guidance for local councils - Cornwall Council](https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/pre-application-discussions-guidance-for-local-councils/ "https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/pre-application-discussions-guidance-for-local-councils/")

• NTC Pre-application discussions (ToR para 7.6.1.1)

To discuss the development of a Neighbourhood Priority Statement for Newquay.

To receive Reports and discuss any associated Recommendations from the following Working Parties:
i. Derelict Buildings
ii. Newquay Neighbourhood Plan
iii. Parking

To receive, consider and authorise the release of payment in respect of committee purchases in-line with Financial Regulations 5.2

To receive and note the list of Correspondence relevant to Planning & Licensing, and to refer or respond accordingly.

i. Cornwall Council - Weekly List of Planning Decisions

The next Planning & Licensing Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 6pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay TR7 1AF

Committee: Cllr S Thomson (Chair), Cllr S Carter (Vice Chair),
Cllr K Adlam, Cllr J Brook, Cllr J Kenny, Cllr N Morris, Cllr L Spry, Cllr F Williamson.
Substitutes: Cllr M North; x1 Vacancy.