Allowing a shepherd's hut to be placed in the back garden of a home in Falmouth could set a precedent for future development.

That was the opinion of Falmouth Town Council's planning committee when it met last week to discuss the application to install the hut at the rear of a property in East Rise.

The application was not supported by the Neighbourhood Development Plan consultee.

Cllr John Spargo told the committee that he knew Cornwall Council created a right to development if a temporary structure such as this was there for long enough.

Cllr Steve Eva said if it was there for over four years they could be allowed to take it away and build something else in its place.

Cllr Debra Clegg raised concerns that there was only on road parking at the site and allowing the application would create more traffic.

"There's no parking, it's all on road parking on that road, no off road parking and it's really tight in that corner," she said. "My concern is that there won't be anywhere to park.”

She was also concerned that it would mean holiday accommodation in a residential area.

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"Why on earth put something like this in the back garden?," said Cllr Spargo.

Steve Eva was concerned it would set a precedent for the area while Cllr Alan Rowe was concerned over noise issues. 

Councillors recommended refusal of the application due to noise, lack of parking, lack of facilities, setting a precedent and that it changes character of the area.

A final decision will be made by Cornwall Council.