The man with a vision for major redevelopment of Porthleven's shipyard has vowed to appeal after his plans were turned down earlier today.

The west sub-area planning committee at Cornwall Council voted to refuse the application for an ‘Innovation Building’ to house a mixture of office, light industrial and retail use units.

However, Trevor Osborne said this evening: "I am disappointed that Cornwall Council planning committee has refused the planning application for the Innovation Building in Porthleven, and can confirm that we will be taking this to appeal."

A majority vote of 11 to three saw the application refused on the grounds of scale, bulk and form, the “failure to preserve the heart and character of the conservation area,” site in the landscape and appearance, with a detrimental impact on the historical asset of nearby St Bartholomew’s Church. It was also ruled to be against several planning policies.

For a full report of the meeting click here.