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The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch

Monday, 27 July 2026 · 3 items

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Cornwall Council rejects 60-home plan in St Agnes on safety grounds

Cornwall Council's planning committee rejected a 60-home development in St Agnes due to road safety fears, overriding officers' recommendation for approval. Separately, land owned by the council sold at auction for just £10, raising questions about asset disposal.

cornwalllive.com

Cornwall planning: Councillors reject plan for 60 new homes due to safety fears - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's planning committee rejected Kingsley Developments' application for 60 homes in St Agnes, citing road safety concerns despite officers' recommendation for approval.

Why it matters: Rejection overrides officer recommendation, highlighting road safety as decisive factor in planning decisions

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