POUNDSTOCK NEIGHBOURHOOD
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (NDP) REGULATION 14 CONSULTATION
Comments are invited on the Pre-Submission Draft of the Poundstock NDP.
The draft NDP and further information about this consultation can be found at:
https://www.poundstock-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan
Poundstock Parish Council – Summary of Minutes
Ordinary Meeting 3 September 2025
Planning Matters
East Helscott Farm – install anaerobic digestion facility. Resolved to object on the grounds of highways safety; noise nuisance; environmental risks and financial viability.
Higher Tregole Bungalow, Poundstock. Change of use to residential, construct 5-bay garage with self-contained holiday let, erect two storey extension and erect single storey extension. No objections
Southfield, Vicarage Lane, Poundstock. Extension and alterations. No objections.
New Hall for Poundstock
Further quotes were approved to conduct a topographical survey and the preparation of elemental costs.
Traffic Safety at Meadowlands Layby on the A39. Resolved to write to Highways relaying residents’ concerns.
Ordinary Meeting 17 September
Planning Matters
Helscott, Poundstock. Change of use from holiday barns to unfettered dwelling houses. No objections
Hele Valley Trail
It was reported that the £38,000 match funding required for the project has now been raised enabling the project to proceed.
Widemouth Car Park – future running
It was confirmed that Cornwall Council has reinstated the £15,000 levy which was withdrawn in 2024. Cornwall Council has invited the Parish Council to submit a formal proposal for managing the car park in the future. The PC agreed to submit a formal response.
New Hall for Poundstock
This was discussed in closed session due to the confidential or special nature of the business to be discussed.
Ordinary Meeting 15 October
Planning Matters
Land South of Mount Pleasant Cottage, Poundstock. Single custom build dwelling and solar array. No objections.
Closed session
The public were excluded and instructed to withdraw for discussions on correspondence from the Information Commisioner’s Office and an update on new hall for Poundstock.
This is a summary of Council meetings. For full details please see the Parish Council website poundstock-pc.gov.uk
At present, there are two casual vacancies on the Poundstock Parish Council. Becoming a parish councillor is a rewarding way to support the parish, contribute to decisions that shape the local area, and work together for the benefit of the community. If anyone is interested in finding out more about what's involved, we would be delighted to hear from them.
Council meetings take place at 7.00 pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month. In the summer, meetings are typically held at the Gildhouse, Vicarage Lane (EX23 0AU), in the winter, they are usually held at the Beach House, Widemouth Bay (EX23 0AW).
Contact Lynn Pluess 07768 100560 Website: www.poundstock-pc.gov.uk