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The Town Council are disappointed that they were unable to acquire the woodlands at Trenant Vale in Wadebridge which were sold yesterday.  After several weeks of negotiation and making a bid prior to auction (which was rejected by the seller) the woodland area was sold at auction in London yesterday for £24k.  There were also further costs of £4.5k in addition to the purchase price.  You may recall that the woodland has been subject to previous planning applications for 9 dwellings.  Planning permission was refused by Cornwall Council and the owner then took this to appeal where the original decision to refuse was upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

We had informed the auctioneers that the way in which the current sale of the woodlands was being promoted was disingenuous as it was still being suggested that it could be split into 9 building plots.  If you recall the reason for the refusal of planning permission at this site was that:

The site comprises part of a green, vegetated, undeveloped, broad leaf woodland, which forms an important part of the wider sylvan character in this part of Wadebridge. The site represents a green wedge between the St Matthews Hill residential estate and the housing estate of West Park and makes a significant contribution to the visual quality and amenity of the town. The proposed development of the site would result in the direct loss of further woodland, the removal of hedgerows and the loss of undeveloped green infrastructure and would materially harm the character and appearance of the area. 

Links to the REFUSED planning applications are shown below as is the link to the Planning Inspectorate decision.

PA17/02074 - PA17/02074 | Outline application for proposed residential development of up to 9 dwellings (all matters reserved) | Land South West Of Trenant Mill Trenant Vale Wadebridge PL27 6UJ (cornwall.gov.uk)

PA17/08484 - PA17/08484 | Outline Application with all matters reserved for proposed residential development of up to 9 dwellings (resubmission of PA17/02074) | Land South West Of Trenant Mill Trenant Vale Wadebridge PL27 6UJ (cornwall.gov.uk)

Planning Inspectorate Refusal - Heading 9 (cornwall.gov.uk)

We wish the new owners’ good luck with their purchase.  We trust that they will protect and preserve this green corridor which is bursting with flora, fauna and wildlife for future generations to come and ensure that the safe access which our community has enjoyed for so many years is maintained.  Green space in our town has never been so important.

 

Trenant Vale

 

It's back! 'Wadebridge Library Seed Swap'. Come and swap your unused seeds and get sowing for Spring.

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An Update on the Outdoor Exercise Area:

The Outdoor Exercise area is a fantastic resource for our town, and we are grateful for your patience as we liaise with Mant Leisure to resolve issues with the equipment regarding their installation plans and for the weather to become more accommodating.

The Town Council are frustrated at the current situation, and while it may seem there has been little progress recently, we continue to push Mant Leisure for a resolution. Any additional work required is not at any cost to the Town Council.

The Town Council are also eagerly waiting to install a path to access the outdoor exercise area. The ground remains very wet at the moment but with the onset of better weather we can move this forward too to provide easy access to the equipment for all.

Thanks for bearing with us and we will update you as we work towards a completion date.

 

 

A New Mayor for Wadebridge – Cllr Ian Welch

At the recent Full Council meeting Cllr Ian Welch was elected as the new Mayor for Wadebridge following the resignation of Amanda Pennington.

Cllr Welch comments:

I want to thank Amanda for her service as a Town Councillor since 2011 and as Mayor of Wadebridge for the last 18 months. Amanda led on many projects for the benefit of Wadebridge and her incredible knowledge has always been used to great effect. It has not been an easy period with the ongoing challenges of Covid lockdown, the death of The Queen, and threats of the Leisure Centre closure to name a few examples. We wish her well for the future.

I also give my thanks to Cllr Kelly Rowe for her work as Deputy Mayor and for her agreement to continue in that role is very much appreciated. Both Cllr Rowe and our Clerk, Anne Minnis have worked tirelessly behind the scenes. You couldn't wish for a better Clerk who is incredibly experienced and who ensures we all keep within the rules for which we are a better Council for.

I look forward to working closely with our 2 Cornwall Councillors ensuring this relationship is open and supportive as this will bring real benefit to Wadebridge. I am greatly honoured to be able to fully participate in the upcoming Ceremonial duties on behalf of the Council and the Town as Mayor. I also hope to meet as many Parishioners as I can with the reintroduction of Mayor surgeries over the coming months.

My final thanks is to my fellow Councillors for electing me as Mayor and I look forward to working together over the next three months and possibly longer. I ask each of you what you wish to achieve over the next year - whether it is large or small - and hope that you will be able to look back and say "that is something positive which I was part of in achieving for Wadebridge" whether it is writing a flood plan, helping the project to refurbish The Platt toilets or leading on social media matters and ensuring the new Town Council website is modern and attractive. We are all volunteers who want to see this wonderful town thrive with the support of everyone who lives here.


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