TOWN councillors have unanimously rejected a businesses’ redevelopment plans following concerns the scheme will demolish part of a historic wall and ruin a quiet cul-de-sac.

Newquay Town Council’s planning committee has objected to TLS Solicitors in St Michael’s Road proposal to demolish its premises and construct a mix use building consisting of offices, nine residential units and parking.

Councillors and residents have objected to the scheme as it would involve knocking down part of the historic wall, which backs onto the public church footpath and the cul-de-sac of Ennors Road to create a new vehicle access connecting the solicitor’s car park to the road.

Residents in Ennors Road are also objecting arguing vehicles cutting across the footpath into the cul-de-sac would have a detrimental impact on the neighbourhood. They have also raised concerns about safety, congestion, and the potential loss of mature trees.

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

Jo Coates from the Save Newquay Church Path campaign group said: “The Newquay Town Council Planning meeting went well as they unanimously objected to the application.

“Now it goes to Cornwall Council, so we really need people’s support in the planning consultation. Every voice counts.”