A resounding “no” has been issued against a proposed development of 340 homes on the outskirts of Helston.

Although officers at Cornwall Council had recommended that the application for land near Trewennack be recommended for approval at appeal, the planning committee was unanimous in its objection.

Members universally raised objections to an appeal that has been put in to the Secretary of State by developers Jackamax, after Cornwall Council failed to reach a decision before the given deadline.

Today the planning committee said it would have been minded to refuse the application if it was still within their determination.

It is now up to the Secretary of State to decide whether to allow the appeal and grant planning permission anyway, or refuse it and the application for planning permission fails.

  • For reaction to this meeting see next week’s Helston Packet.