Whipsiderry development: Duchy of Cornwall suspends licence
Campaigners have been protesting against the plans
The Duchy of Cornwall has suspended a licence allowing developers access to part of its land at Whipsiderry Beach.
Works to stabilise cliffs were being carried out there, to enable a luxury housing development to be built.
However, this has been put on hold in order for discussions to take place between the developer and the relevant statutory authorities.
A Duchy of Cornwall spokesperson said: "The Duchy granted a licence at Whipsiderry beach to allow a third party developer to access land within their ownership.
"This was for the purpose of carrying out specific works forming part of a planning consent issued by Cornwall Council.
"The Duchy granted access on the basis that these works be carried out in a safe manner and that all necessary consents were in place, including observing bird nesting restrictions.
"The Duchy has therefore suspended the licence in order for discussions between the developer and the relevant statutory authorities to take place and for those authorities to determine if and how the consented work can take place in a safe and compliant manner.
"The Duchy understands the concerns of local residents and supports their democratic right to peacefully protest. We will await the outcome of the discussions.”
Protestors have been demonstrating at the site of the building works, over what they say are concerns for the environment.