PROPOSALS for a permission in principle for up to five homes on land near Bude has been submitted to Cornwall Council.

Ms Alison Rowland submitted plans to the authority for the permission in principle on previously developed land at Contractors Yard, Coppathorne, Poundstock, Bude.

A permission in principle is not in itself a finalised plan submitted to Cornwall Council, but rather if granted identifies the principle that permission would be granted for a full scheme as described in the proposals. In this case that is for the construction of up to five dwellings, comprising a minimum of three and a maximum of five.

The planning agent for the applicant told Cornwall Council: “This Planning Statement is submitted in support of a Permission in Principle (PiP) application for the development of up to five dwellings on previously developed land at the Contractor's Yard, Coppathorne, Poundstock, Bude EX23 0DD.

“The purpose of this application is to establish the principle of development on the site through the PiP process, with detailed design, layout, and technical considerations to be addressed at a subsequent stage through a Technical Details Consent application.

“The proposed development seeks to deliver a housing scheme of up to five dwellings, contributing to the urgent need for housing in Cornwall in response to the ongoing housing crisis. While the specific tenure and design details of the homes will be determined at a later stage, the scheme is focused on providing sustainable, policy compliant housing in alignment with local and national planning priorities.

“This application is particularly significant given the Local Planning Authority's current shortfall in meeting its five-year housing land supply. This deficiency underscores the urgent need for new housing, particularly in sustainable locations. The proposal aligns with the Cornwall Local Plan 2010–2030, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2024, the Cornwall Climate Emergency Development Plan Document (2023), and the Cornwall Design Guide (2021), ensuring compliance with key planning policies and objectives.

“The site is located in the rural area of Poundstock, with direct access to the A39 and close proximity to the town of Bude. It is surrounded by other developments, supporting the rural community of Poundstock. The site is classified as brownfield land, as confirmed by the Certificate of Lawfulness (planning reference PA23/05864), which recognises its established use for construction and storage purposes.

“This proposal represents a valuable opportunity to contribute to addressing Cornwall’s critical housing shortage through a sustainable and carefully considered development. Given its alignment with national and local policy objectives, its sustainable use of brownfield land, and its contributions to the community, it is respectfully submitted that the principle of development should be supported, and permission in principle should be granted.”

The plans can be viewed under reference PA25/00281 on the Cornwall Council planning portal.

Keep up to date with the latest planning applications and other statutory notices (such as alcohol licensing and probates) that affect where you live by visiting our online Public Notice Portal – be the first to know by visiting www.publicnoticeportal.uk/cornish-and-devon-post-series