A plan has been submitted to build new homes and commercial units near the fire headquarters at Tolvaddon, Camborne.

Boss Property Group is seeking permission for one residential conversion of a historic engine house, 18 residential units which would be affordable housing led, 20 commercial units and 588 sqm of public open space on land near Cornwall Fire Rescue And Community Safety Service headquarters.

The land includes an historic mining engine house, stamping mill and boiler house. The site and adjoining land to the south east was occupied by an arsenic works in the late 19th century.