Cornwall approves 374 new houses in Wadebridge despite infrastructure concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 10:01 · Archive

Cornwall Council has approved outline planning for 374 new houses in Wadebridge despite local concerns about insufficient infrastructure.

Cornwall Council's planning department has approved an outline application for 374 new houses in Wadebridge, despite concerns from local councils that the town's infrastructure cannot support such a large development. The application received 54 public objections citing lack of infrastructure, loss of farmland and highways concerns due to traffic impact. No comments in support were received.

Land Value Alliances will build the properties on a 17.29-hectare site off West Hill, a 15-minute walk from Wadebridge town centre. The development will comprise 112 affordable homes and 262 open market properties, with a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes. The site will include 6.47 hectares of new public open space with community parkland, formal open space and a community play area.

The development will feature walking and cycling routes, community growing areas, and dedicated ecological areas. The plan includes a minimum of 10 per cent biodiversity net gain through retention of trees, hedgerows and buffers. A new 'focal space' for residents will provide links to existing footpaths and walking and cycling connections to Town End. Further details will be revealed at a reserved matters planning stage.

How it is being reported

• Cornish town to get 374 new houses despite fears over impact on local areaCornwall Council’s planning department has approved an outline application for 374 houses in Wadebridge, despite concerns raised by councils in the area that the town hasn’t got the infrastructure to support the development.Falmouth Packet · 26 Oct, 09:45
• Cornwall planning: Wadebridge to get 374 new houses despite local impact fearsLocal councils have objected for various reasonsCornwallLive · 26 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Wadebridge · Cornwall Council · Land Value Alliances · West Hill

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