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the community really love about the town and also to capture those areas that could be improved and rejuvenated. “We identified a high need for additional housing with affordable homes a clear priority; locating suitable sites for potential development has been a challenge whilst wanting to maintain Torpoint’s green spaces. “We feel our draft plan offers the right balance for growth and conservation to ensure the town will flourish. This consultation will help demonstrate whether or not our plan is ready for submission to Cornwall Council and other relevant authorities for their review and feedback in the spring.” Mayor of Torpoint, Councillor John Crago said “The hard work and dedication of the members of the Town Council’s community steering group has been invaluable, I urge residents of the town to review the document and have your say.” Upon completion of the final neighbourhood
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People in Torpoint will have a chance to review the first draft of the Torpoint Neighbourhood Plan in February. There will be a series of events at the Council Chambers in York Road, with printed copies of the plan available for review at the Town Council offices and Town Library. The draft plan will also be available for review and comment online at www.torpointplan.org.uk. The Neighbourhood Plan brings together nine months of hard work by Torpoint Town Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group who, since completing and publishing the award winning Vision for Torpoint, have developed further the policies for the plan. The Town Council have engaged planning professional Neal Jillings of Jillings Haynes Planning to draft the Neighbourhood Plan document. Chair of the Steering Group Councillor Gary Davis said: “In compiling the plan we have completed many hours of research, including community consultation, to ensure we preserve and protect what
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