Plans are proposed to build a housing development in Newquay on the site of an old railway sidings depot.

The scheme involves constructing seven new dwellings on land South West of Trevithick Gate at Trevemper.

A spokeman for the developer said: “The site was formerly an old railway sidings depot for coal and goods, latterly being use for mixed light industrial and workspace for the likes of builder’s merchants and motorcar workshops/sales.

“In 2014 the site was partially demolished and since has fallen into complete disrepair with dangerous structures notices placed upon each remaining building.

“In 2022 the remaining buildings were demolished, and the site cleared.

“Adjoining the site to the west is a major housing development site being built out by Persimmon, whilst to the north there are localised individual plots comprising a house and bungalow, with random outbuildings.

“The site comprises of housing using a mix of traditional and contemporary styles, whilst utilising the site levels and referencing the heights and scale of the original (now demolished) buildings on the site.”