What development is being proposed in Mawgan Porth?

Plans have been submitted to build 28 holiday lodges on a field near the coastal village of Mawgan Porth.

Why are residents opposing the holiday lodge development?

Residents and the parish council fear over-development, potential harm to the local landscape, and believe the area is already well-served for tourism.

When will the Mawgan Porth holiday lodge proposal be discussed?

The application is scheduled to be discussed at a planning meeting on Monday, February 9, at Lys Kernow County Hall in Truro.

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Celebs vs. Lodges: Coastal Village Fears Over-Development

9 Feb

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Summary

Plans for 28 holiday lodges in Mawgan Porth face strong local opposition.
Residents and parish council cite concerns of over-development and harm to landscape.
A planning meeting on Monday, February 9, will discuss the controversial proposal.

Celebs vs. Lodges: Coastal Village Fears Over-Development

A coastal village in Cornwall, affectionately known as 'Hollywood-on-Sea' due to its celebrity residents, is voicing strong opposition to proposed plans for 28 holiday lodges. The development is slated for a field near Mawgan Porth, adjacent to an existing holiday park.

Concerns have been raised by the St Mawgan in Pydar Parish Council, who believe the new lodges could "detract from the very characteristics that bring visitors to the area." Despite a reduction in the number of units, the council views it as further intrusion into a peaceful rural valley within an Area of Great Landscape Value.

Local sentiment, reflected in 20 comments on the Cornwall Council planning portal, is overwhelmingly against the proposal. Residents argue the development is purely commercial, offering no community infrastructure or local housing benefits. A planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, at Lys Kernow County Hall in Truro to address these objections.