Residents near Newquay worry that a pub expansion will lead to noise and traffic issues, impacting their quality of life
Newquay: Folks in a quiet village are pretty worried. They’re concerned that plans to expand their local pub, the Plume of Feathers, could really mess with their lives. The idea is to add a wedding venue and some holiday units, but many residents think it’ll bring too much noise and traffic.
The local parish council and Cornwall Council’s rep are on the same page, saying they’re against the plans due to potential noise and traffic problems. They’re set to discuss this at a planning meeting next week, thanks to local councillor Adrian Harvey raising the alarm about parking, road safety, and other issues.
The proposed changes include a wedding venue, seven holiday units, and even more guest rooms. Plus, they want to add a restaurant and a garden area. Sounds nice, right? But with all that, they’re also planning for 82 parking spots, which has some residents shaking their heads.
About 30 locals have voiced their objections online, worried about the noise and traffic. Only a few have shown support for the expansion. One resident pointed out that the extra traffic on their already busy street could be a real headache, especially with all the weddings and events planned.
On the flip side, the pub’s owner, Crowndell Consulting Ltd, argues that this expansion could actually help the village economically. They say the pub is a big employer, and this project could create even more jobs for locals.
Despite concerns about the land being prime agricultural space, Cornwall Council thinks the potential benefits for business and jobs outweigh the negatives. They believe the noise and traffic won’t be too disruptive for the neighbors.
However, the local parish council isn’t convinced. They’ve raised issues about traffic, sewage capacity, and the impact of noise and light pollution on families living nearby. They feel the scale of the development just doesn’t fit in a residential area.
Environmental health experts have also weighed in, expressing worries about noise affecting nearby homes, especially with so many events planned. They think the increase in gatherings could lead to more disturbances for residents trying to enjoy their own outdoor spaces.
A decision on the proposal will be made at the planning meeting in Truro next week. It’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out!
