Don't mention the stadium
Quite possibly one of the more controversial from a planning official for some time, advocating the construction of 1,500 houses on a mid Cornwall farm. The report says:
"The loss of 37ha of best and most versatile agricultural land is a significant adverse impact but at approximately 57% of the total site this is similar to that likely to result from development of any major green field site around Truro."The adjacent land already has planning permission for the proposed Cornwall Stadium, but of course the two applications have to be dealt with separately. The housing proposal will need referal to the Secretary of State, there are objections from two local councils, the target date for a decision is November.
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Comment number 1.
At 6th Feb 2012, John_from_Hendon wrote:I see today the Bristol is to introduce the Bristol Pound. If Bristol needs its own currency then Cornwall needs its own even more!
How come you in Cornwall are still happy to have a foreign Secretary of State decide planning issues for you? Where is your independent spirit? If you do not speak up for yourselves then Scotland, Wales and even Bristol will take the initiative and you will be left behind.
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Comment number 2.
At 6th Feb 2012, youngcornwall wrote:It is known in the trade as keeping ones powder dry John, until the likes of somebody like Alex Salmond comes along.
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