On 2 May 2008 ING Real Estate submitted an outline planning application for the regeneration of Hayle Harbour.
The outline
planning application is to gain approval for the principle and
framework for development.
Public reaction to the initial plans in two previous exhibitions was very positive, with much support for regeneration of the Harbour, and bringing in new life, activities and jobs to Hayle. Many good ideas and observations came out of the consultations – which have been duly considered and fed into the new proposals.
The enthusiasm for the plans was confirmed by the more extensive public consultation exercise undertaken by Revitalise! Hayle Coast and Country.
Although the plans are more advanced than before, they are not yet fixed which is why an outline planning application has been submitted.
ING has welcomed everyone’s comments and has sought to address all significant concerns by implementing a series of major changes to the proposals. Specifically the outline planning application now comprises the following:
- A reduction in the scale of the buildings on South Quay to a general height of 3 storeys.
- The removal of parking from the Triangular Spit of land on South Quay and a commitment to contribute to the ecological management of the area.
- Revisions to the design of the new road bridge to North Quay.
- Increased mitigation of any impacts on the natural environment, including the creation of new dune grassland and contributions to schemes to manage the dunes and to create new aquatic and semi-aquatic habitat.
- Provision of improved pedestrian and cycle links to the railway station.
- A substantial contribution to public transport including the provision of a new shuttle bus service to serve the development and the rest of Hayle.
