Help shape the vision for a new garden village

Thousands of people have been engaged, with nearly 500 responding so far. Residents and stakeholders have shared their views, where proposals for new homes and a range of community facilities are taking shape. The first phase of consultation for the early stage of Tredinnick Garden Village has now closed.

This feedback has informed the emerging plans, which include a primary school, village hall, sports facilities and commercial units for small businesses.

Following our drop-in and pop-up events in Cornwall, as well as the online consultation, we received 470 responses, with people sharing their views on the proposals through a range of methods.

The key themes that emerged from these consultations were:

• Demand for new infrastructure – The proposals include integrated infrastructure to meet these needs including new sports facilities, community spaces and a new primary school. We are engaging with local NHS facilitates to ensure healthcare capacity locally.
• Traffic, volume and safety – Concerns about road traffic volume and safety are being addressed through close collaboration with Cornwall Council and the highways department, including consideration of sustainable transport links.
• Housing affordability – Some residents expressed concern about second homes or holiday lets. The proposals include a mix of housing types and tenures, with affordable homes tailored to local needs and provision to ensure these are primary homes.
• Green spaces and rural character – Protecting open spaces, farmland, wildlife habitats and the rural character of the area is a priority. Measures include retaining open spaces, integrating community allotments, protecting habitats, and delivering biodiversity net gain.

These concerns have been carefully noted and will continue to inform the development of the proposals. Many have already been addressed in the emerging plans and will be reflected in future updates.

Next Steps

The next phase will include further engagement with stakeholders, residents and local groups, including healthcare representatives, schools and colleges, to enhance the consultation process. We will be in touch for the next stage of public consultation to gather additional feedback.