Don't mention the stadium

Quite possibly one of the more controversial recommendations for approval from a planning official for some time, advocating the construction of 1,500 houses on a mid Cornwall farm. The report says:

"The loss of 37ha of best and most versatile agricultural land is a significant adverse impact but at approximately 57% of the total site this is similar to that likely to result from development of any major green field site around Truro."

The adjacent land already has planning permission for the proposed Cornwall Stadium, but of course the two applications have to be dealt with separately. The housing proposal will need referal to the Secretary of State, there are objections from two local councils, the target date for a decision is November.