Cornish Planning Chiefs Have Refused A Developers Plans To Build Seven Homes Near The Picturesque North Cornish Coast

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Seven homes refused for Cornwall’s north coast

Cornish planning chiefs have refused a developer’s plans to build seven homes near the picturesque north Cornish coast.

Developers sought planning permission to build a collection of houses on land near the village of St Minver. But Cornwall Council planners have rejected the plans, saying the development would cause significant harm to the landscape.

The plans, which were submitted to the council in January, proposed the construction of seven four-bedroom detached houses on land off Higher Trewathen Road, St Minver.

But planning officers have refused permission for the development, arguing the site lies outside of the development boundary of the village and the homes would have a negative impact on the character and appearance of the area.

The officers' report also said the development would result in the loss of an area of biodiversity and would not meet the council's affordable housing requirements..

• The site lies outside of the development boundary of the village
• The homes would have a negative impact on the character and appearance of the area
• The development would result in the loss of an area of biodiversity
• The development would not meet the council's affordable housing requirements

The applicant has the right to appeal the council's decision to the Planning Inspectorate.

Conclusion

The refusal of planning permission for these seven homes is a reminder of the importance of protecting Cornwall's natural beauty. The county's planning policies are designed to ensure that new development does not harm the environment or the character of local communities.

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