Homes refused despite land gift offer

A PLAN for 50 new homes in Hayle, which would have seen land gifted to allow a primary school to expand, has been refused by Cornwall Council.

- 

Applicant Cardell Jenkins was seeking permission to build the properties on land adjacent to Penpol Primary School.

The applicant had promised land gifted in trust to Hayle Town Council to enable the school to expand, a dedicated school drop-off area, road safety improvements and land for off-road parking to improve congestion along Penpol Terrace.

John Matthews, agent for the applicant, said: “I am astounded at the refusal, the application decision is two months past determination date which means five months to determine an application on an issue which is supposed to be a council priority, housing.