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Search the Public Notice PortalA converted bus used as a home for more than 20 years could be about to be replaced by a permanent dwelling.
The Bedford bus, which has been parked on land north of Torleven Road in Porthleven since 2003, is known for its unusual features, including a kitchen living space, a single bed and a double bedroom, along with a bathroom and storage.
Previously, there had been nine caravans on the site between 1998 and 2003.
The bus is located on an unclassified no-through road leading from the village to a bridleway.
Now the land has been acquired by a new owner, who wants to replace the bus with a permanent house and "in so doing, prevent others from living on the site and engaging in nefarious practices," according to planning documents submitted to Cornwall Council.
The proposed single-storey dwelling would have an internal floor area of 84 square metres, which is suggested is sufficient for a four-person, three-bedroom residence.
The development would also provide a small domestic amenity space and parking for two vehicles.
The application includes a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the site's biodiversity.
It states that existing hedgerows would be retained where possible, and any removed would be replaced with new plantings around the proposed driveway, ensuring habitat continuity.
The scheme also promises a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity. To achieve this, 11 trees would be planted in a field corner to the northwest of the site, connecting to existing hedgerows beyond the site boundary.
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Surface water would be collected by guttering to the roofline and directed into underground pipes that would discharge into the harvesting tank.
This stored water would then be pumped back into the dwelling as grey water for use in the toilets, washing machines, and an outside tap.
Due to the distance from the main drains — said to be almost a kilometre away — foul waste would be sent to be processed by a Klargester BioDisc domestic treatment plant.
The full application can be found on Cornwall Council's planning portal, via its website, under reference PA26/01501.
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