Kingsley Leisure Developments were given approval by a Cornwall Council strategic planning committee today (Thursday, November 21) to build the Green Ridge Resort on land near Colan and Quintrell Downs. Around 250 of the properties will be for sale as holiday homes. How parts of the Green Ridge Holiday could look (Image: CAD Architects / Kingsley Leisure Developments Limited) The sustainable woodland resort aims to create a new type of holiday destination in Cornwall and will include a swimming pool, spa, indoor activity centre, food and beverage outlets, and outdoor activities including a water park, splash park, playground, dog walking trail, walking trails and seasonal outdoor events areas.
There would also be a series of permanent lakes. Around 350 people objected to the proposal on the council’s online planning portal as has MP Noah Law, a Newquay GP surgery and Colan Parish Council. A number of speakers spoke both for and against the plans during a two-and-a-half-hour debate at County Hall / Lys Kernow in Truro.
Jonathan Lambe, of Lambe Planning and Design, was speaking on behalf of local objectors. He said: “This will result in an unacceptable impact on the landscape, heritage assets, ecology and local community.” How parts of the Green Ridge Holiday could look (Image: CAD Architects / Kingsley Leisure Developments Limited) Mr Lambe added: “The economic benefits claimed are not achievable as these holiday homes would not have a constant turnover of weekly lets.
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