Poundstock Parish Council - Ordinary Meeting 15 July 2026
Planning Matters
Kennacott Court Holiday Lodge – Cottages. Remove the exiting holiday-use occupancy restrictions at various cottages. Resolved: To recommend the planning applications be refused, primarily due to weakening the tourist economy and adding extra demand for already stretched infrastructure.
Sarum, Marine Drive. Replacement residential dwelling. Resolved: expressed concern about the size of the proposed dwelling and loss of privacy to neighbours, also concern about further demands on sewage infrastructure.
Chairs Report: The chair reported that speed camera signs have been installed on Marine Drive. The mesh on the new car park has settled, further infilling will be required to bring it to a level surface.
South West Water. Resolved that the Council supports the Dowr Glan Campaign by declaring a Vote of No Confidence in South West Water.
Ordinary Meeting 19 August 2026
Planning Matters.
Pomona, Poundstock. Repair and adaptation of farmhouse into a residential dwelling plus listed building consent. Resolved: No objection.
New Hall for Poundstock The Building Regulations stage is expected to be completed by Sept/Oct 2026, with the preparation of the tender pack scheduled for December 2026, and work on site expected to commence by April 2027.
Public Toilets: Resolved to obtain quotes for replacing roof timbers affected by woodworm, and to instruct Paul Libretto to replace the lintel above the baby-changing room window.
Car Park Levy – noted that the current levy will remain at 20p per transaction for 2026/7, and Cornwall Council’s contribution of £9,800 is guaranteed.
Remembrance Sunday 2026 – Agreed to ask Reverend David Saunders to conduct a service at the War Memorial at 11:00 am, followed by a church service.
Gerry’s Ice Cream trailer: Resolved to agree in principle to the siting on Parish Council land in Widemouth Bay.
Cllr Nicky Chopak reports: the dog warden will be making more regular visits to Widemouth Bay. The new car park will be closed October 2026 for reseeding and planting, and the boulders in the old car park will be removed for the time being.
For the full Parish Council minutes and future agendas, visit poundstock-pc.gov.uk
The parish council website carries agendas, full minutes and other documents, as well as information about the Neighbourhood Development Plan and the parish cemetery. At present, council meetings take place at 7.00pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Gildhouse, Poundstock..
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