RESIDENTS have expressed fears the infrastructure around Newquay will not be able to cope following plans being proposed to build 250 new homes.

Land investor LVA and the project team staged a public consultation for the development earmarked o be built on land north of the A392, which is used to stage car boot sales opposite Hendra Holiday Park.

A number of residents have highlighted that health services, road network and sewage system would struggle to cater for thousands of more people living in the town.

The fears follow the construction of hundreds of new homes around Newquay, which include Nansledan as well as the Wain Homes and Treveth schemes at Trevemper.

The public consultation for scheme on land north of the A392 was held at the Quintrell Downs Village Hall on Monday, May 19.

A resident who attended the public consultation, who did not want to be named, said: “I expressed my disappointment at more housing being put forward.

“There is overwhelming pressure on our services and infrastructure.

“They claimed that 95 per cent of the people who they had spoken to were very positive about it, which I find incredibly difficult to believe.

“The plan has nothing to do with Nansleden.”

Samantha Babb added: “All new housing should be stopped on health and safety grounds, as Cornwall hasn’t got enough doctors or hospital facilities to cope, now, let alone with more and more houses.”

Cheryl Pascoe said: “The town cannot cope with more homes and residents moving into the area.

“The town’s infrastructure definitely needs upgrading before any more residential homes are built. Health services, dentists, schools, traffic management, water supplies and sewage management. Some actual high street shops would be useful. “

The consultation will be running until Monday, June 30.

The feedback will be used to adapt the scheme before a planning application is submitted later in the year.

A spokesperson for LVA said: “The site is located to the east of the built-up area of Newquay and south of the Nansledan development. The site is bordered and accessed by West Road (A392) to the south, whilst the railway line leading into Newquay borders the site to the north.

“The draft proposals, which are now being consulted on, will seek to deliver a residential-led scheme of low carbon sustainable homes, 30 per cent of which will be affordable, in line with policy.

“The plans include the potential for up to 250 new homes in order to assist with the provision of housing in the area.

“The site has been identified as a suitable location for providing new housing in order to meet local demand.

“The vision is to design a green and sustainable neighbourhood at the entrance to Newquay, that maximises the accessibility and connectivity offered by the site's location and nearby transport options. The site provides the opportunity for connections to the town centre, and Quintrell Down train station; sustainable travel options due to location and development connectivity potential; enhanced green infrastructure and public open space as well as vehicular access from primary route to Newquay.

“The plans will be adapted in light of comments received and before a planning application is submitted in 2025.”