A 'Fantastic' opportunity to create a brand new public park on the old oil depot above Falmouth docks has been granted conditional approval.
Cornwall Council has granted permission for Castle Drive Developments Ltd to build six 'underground' homes and create a public park on the site above Castle Drive.
The scheme was recently described as 'fantastic' when it came before Falmouth Town Council's planning committee.
Councillor John Spargo said he fully supported the scheme and described the creation of a new public park for Falmouth as 'fantastic'.
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The developers plan to remove the existing former oil tankers which are currently five to ten metres under the ground then clean up the site and in the area of the oil tankers they are proposing six houses cut into the slope all with green roofs of high design quality so they blend in.
Artist's impression of how the site and hilltop park will look. Credit: Lavigne Lonsdale/Cornwall Council planning register
The remainder of the site, which is about 60% by area, will be used to create a new town park with a walk leading up to the redoubt and a viewing point with views all over Falmouth and the estuary.
The agent for the devlopers told Falmouth Council's planning committee that he hoped it will be a fantastic asset for the local community on a permanent basis.
The developers will set up the park and initially create a dowry for the long term maintenance of the park.
Artist's impression of how the site and hilltop park will look. Credit: Lavigne Lonsdale/Cornwall Council planning register
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The park would be open on a permanent basis to pedestrians only and they could look at putting in gates to be closed at night if anti-social behaviour becomes a problem.
The proposed park will have great views over Falmouth
Mayor Steve Eva said the initial presentation to the council last year was one of the best he'd ever sat through and he fully supported it.
Councillors also voted to recommend approval for the development.
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