Decision due on second phase of big project to do up Hayle Harbour
The North Quay development would include hundreds of new homes, big space for retail and a hotel
Last updated 4th Feb 2021
The second phase of a major redevelopment of Hayle's North Quay is set to go before councillors for planning permission.
A reserved matters application - which covers aspects of design, appearance and layout - will be considered by Cornwall Council's strategic planning committee when it meets today (Thursday February 4th).
Outline planning permission has previously been granted in 2010 for the overall scheme which includes hundreds of new homes, shops, facilities and employment space.
On Thursday, councillors will consider phase two of the North Quay development which includes 375 homes, 598 square metres of retail space, industrial and fish storage, a hotel, community, sports and leisure space, parking and open space.
Planning officers have recommended that councillors give them delegated authority to grant permission on the condition that the International Council On Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) raise no new significant issues and, if they do, that such concerns are addressed.
The harbour is part of the World Heritage Site and UNESCO, which grants World Heritage status, has commented on recent applications in the area through ICOMOS.
Historic England has sought comments on the application from ICOMOS but these have not yet been received.
The report going to councillors states: "The application is the remaining development of North Quay which is an integral element of the regeneration of Hayle Harbour. The regeneration is seen as a key part of the wider regeneration of Hayle.
"Significant benefits, such as repair of the harbour walls, have already been achieved. This development is important in bringing activity to the area and will encourage more people to visit North Quay and enhance the attractiveness of Hayle.
"These proposed phases will bring significant public benefits such as the provision of affordable housing, provision of facilities for local clubs, community facilities and there will be space available for new businesses".
Historic England has said that while it acknowledges the work done to provide "a well designed, coherent and high quality development for Hayle", it says that some heritage concerns raised by them have not been addressed.
These cover aspects around the Eastern Gateway and Hilltop areas of the development site including the density of housing planned.
Historic England said: "We consider that improvements could still be made, but that it is now for your authority (Cornwall Council) to consider the various heritage issues raised and balance these, along with other planning issues, against the public benefits of the proposal".
Historic England
The local World Heritage Site office has also raised some issues which is says "require further small revisions and refinements in order to better reflect the historic form and context of Hayle".
Cornwall Council's strategic planning committee will consider the planning application when it meets online on Thursday (Thursday February 4th).