New images show what major development on Cornish seafront could look like
It would include homes and leisure facilities
New images have been released showing how a major development of homes and leisure facilities at Carlyon Bay could look when completed.
Six reserved matters planning applications have been submitted to Cornwall Council for the development which has been decades in the making.
Planning permission has already been granted for a development of 511 homes along with leisure facilities and sea defences at Carlyon Bay.
And now the detailed plans for the first phase of the development at Crinnis have been submitted by developers CEG.
Under the wider plans there are proposals to redevelop Crinnis, Shorthorn and Polgaver beaches which stretch across the length of the bay.
The new planning applications provide revised proposals for the development at Crinnis.
While it retains the 361 homes to be built at the site it alters the previously approved sea wall sea defences and provides for smaller food and drink outlets and shops.
The proposals also includes gardens instead of the previously planned hard promenades but maintaining good access to the beach.
A design and access statement submitted with the plans sets out that Crinnis will accommodate 70% of the overall development area.
It says it will “incorporate urban design principles associated with traditional Cornish villages” and will consider the local climate, ecology and wildlife habitats.
The revised plans will “maximise the number of units with sea views” and have “a main street set back from the promenade, set behind the first line of buildings”.
It will “create a vibrant and active pedestrian friendly environment, with retail, leisure and commercial uses facing public spaces”.
The design and access statement says the applications “demonstrate CEG’s continued commitment to high quality architecture and, importantly, the delivery of a development that will bring considerable benefits to Cornwall and create a scheme of high quality in terms of its appearance and environmental quality”.
Jacky Swain, corporate communications manager for CEG, said: “This is a really positive step forward for the Carlyon Beach development. We welcomed public feedback and held virtual consultations in September and October, which proved invaluable in allowing us to progress the plans with these positive changes.
“We look forward to progressing within the determination process and anticipate receiving approval in spring 2021.”