PEOPLE are being given the chance to comment on plans for the redevelopment of a former council offices site in St Austell.
Developer Treveth, which is set to regenerate an area of the town off Penwinnick Road, is inviting the community to the first public consultation event about the mixed-use development.
The scheme will see Treveth build new homes for local people as well as a small commercial centre.
The public consultation event will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 2pm to 7pm at the Pondhu Children’s Centre on Dithmarschen Way.
Emma Rodgers, senior development manager at Treveth, said: “We’re looking forward to unveiling our early concept plans for regenerating this important site and this is an opportunity for the community to have their say on the emerging proposals for Penwinnick Road and to have input into the design as it evolves.
“The community’s feedback will help us positively shape the future of this key site, by improving community spaces and providing new homes for local people, alongside incorporating commercial space which will boost the economy.
“Our first community event was really well attended and provided us with some valuable input that we considered when developing our design proposals for the site. We’re looking forward to meeting with local residents again and providing the opportunity to view our emerging proposals.
“Attendees will be able to see display boards which give a sense of what the new neighbourhood could look like.”
Members of the public will have the opportunity to submit their feedback at the event or complete an online questionnaire
Set within an established tree-lined border, the Penwinnick Road scheme will include a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.
The 3.7-hectare site, where former Cornwall Council offices stood, will provide predominantly open market rental and affordable properties to people who live, work or have family connections in the immediate vicinity of St Austell.
A planning application for the site is due to be submitted in the autumn.