COUNCILLORS have opposed plans to convert part of the Pentire gateway scheme into an aparthotel.

Newquay Town Council’s planning committee has objected a change of use of 50 existing apartments at One Pentire in Pentire Avenue.

The committee stated it cannot assess the viability or potential impact of the proposed scheme due to a lack of information.

It stated: “It was felt that there was insufficient detail explaining how the development would function as an aparthotel.

“The application lacks clarity on key operational aspects such as the provision of amenities, management structure, staffing, reception facilities, communal areas, and dining provisions.

“Councillors would also request further clarification regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy implications of this change and whether these have already been considered or addressed within the current submission.

“Based on the lack of detail and outstanding questions, councillors agreed they had no choice but to object to the application in its current form.

“Substantial clarification and additional supporting information are required before a more considered decision can be made.”

The affected units are located across the ground, first, second, and third floors of the development, with no structural alterations proposed.

Cornwall Planning Group, on behalf of the applicant, states the remainder of the building, including retail units on the lower levels and communal facilities, remains unaffected by the planning application.

The Voice previously reported that the owners No 1 Pentire Newquay Limited is in the process of negotiating with administrators an “agreed way forward” for the scheme, which consists of 74 apartments and is 95 per cent complete.

Sam Beilin from SBP Crisis and Risk Group, who is advising developer Stephens + Stephens, stated that the sales market is “very slow” in the area.

Cornwall Council is due to have the final say on the plans.