On 15th January I had blogged about a possible new small business park at the hamlet of Crugmeer. Crugmeer lies between Padstow and the North Cornwall Coast and the plan was to convert some disused traditional farm buildings and remove the modern steel and concrete framed structures, replacing them with a new building incorporating principles of sustainable development.
This proposal has certainly got people going with one newspaper reporting that there have been 242 letters of objection and 40 letters in support.
The latest news is that North Cornwall District Council have rejected the application, primarily on the grounds of access. Crugmeer is down a lane a mile or so from the B3276 which runs west from Padstow towards St Merryn. The Crugmeer lane is effectively a cul-de-sac terminating at Hawker's Cove on the west side of the Camel estuary.
Now the developers, Haven Jetty Company, are considering an appeal. I have to say that I'm quite impressed with the proposals but of course wouldn't have to live with the increased traffic using the lane.
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Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Monday, 15 January 2007
Possible development at Crugmeer
Crugmeer Farm is in the heart of that lovely little peninsula that lies between Padstow, Trevone and Stepper Point on the North Cornwall coast. Described as being somewhat rundown there are ambitious plans to provide a multi-million pound business centre there which would create 30 jobs. The older buildings would be refurbished and the more modern sheds replaced with new build.
There is an interesting article here which explains in some detail what the proposal is all about. It appears to have good support from the Padstow area and seems to be environmentally sound. Inevitably there is concern about increased traffic in the area but lying on the road that merely terminates at Hawker's Cove near the mouth of the Camel I don't see that as a major problem.
All in all I see this as a major boost for the Padstow area and for the Cornish economy. I guess that Rick Stein would be pleased to see it happen as well with all the potential for his eateries!
There is an interesting article here which explains in some detail what the proposal is all about. It appears to have good support from the Padstow area and seems to be environmentally sound. Inevitably there is concern about increased traffic in the area but lying on the road that merely terminates at Hawker's Cove near the mouth of the Camel I don't see that as a major problem.
All in all I see this as a major boost for the Padstow area and for the Cornish economy. I guess that Rick Stein would be pleased to see it happen as well with all the potential for his eateries!
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