The Truro and Kenwyn Neighbourhood Plan

Vision & Objectives

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:27:04 +0000

“Our vision is for Truro & Kenwyn to be a successful and vibrant place, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive economically, culturally and socially; a safe place, aware of its history and confident of its future; that promotes and achieves learning, innovation, activity, health and sustainable development. Truro & Kenwyn will be a diverse …

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The Environment in Truro and Kenwyn:

Roger Gazzard — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:52:22 +0000

Truro and Kenwyn contain considerable areas of biodiversity and locally significant landscapes. The Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation extends into the Plan area and the Carine Common SAC is located close to the Gloweth area. Green fingers extend down through valleys almost into the centre of Truro at the Coosebean and Allen Valleys. …

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Economy

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:06:57 +0000

The Economy in Truro and Kenwyn Vision: A vibrant, sustainable, resilient and balanced economy responsive to all community needs and market conditions. Truro and Kenwyn has a vibrant economy. The city provides services, shopping, leisure, and other facilities to a wide rural hinterland and significant employment; over 14,000 people commute into the area …

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Education

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:10:23 +0000

Education in Truro and Kenwyn: There are 7 state primary schools, 2 state secondary schools and 2 private pre-preparatory schools and secondary schools in the Plan area. Whilst Truro School has a sixth form, neither of the state secondary schools have post 16 facilities and this is provided through Truro and Penwith College. The …

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Housing

Roger Gazzard — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:20:49 +0000

Housing in Truro and Kenwyn: Housing ranges from open market housing, to affordable housing which can either be rented or partly owned. It also includes specialist housing such as sheltered accommodation for elderly or vulnerable people with specific needs. Truro city experienced its largest modern building waves in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, although steady …

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Transport

Roger Gazzard — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:24:00 +0000

Transport in Truro and Kenwyn: Truro lies on the mainline railway from Penzance to London Paddington and has a frequent service to other towns. The A30 runs along the boundary of Kenwyn Parish, but access to the city is via the A39 and the A390, which run through the city centre before splitting to take …

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Leisure

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:26:46 +0000

Leisure and culture in Truro and Kenwyn: The quality and quantity of leisure and recreation spaces in the Plan area is a very important factor in the Health and Wellbeing of the community. This is recognised in the County-wide health and wellbeing strategy, and the policies in this Plan represent significant local actions to enact …

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Summary

Roger Gazzard — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:49:39 +0000

Summary of Policies Environment Policy E1 – Sustainable development – Ensuring that new development demonstrates social, economic and environmental sustainability, including reducing energy use and the need to travel. Policy E2 – Sustainable drainage – ensure sustainable drainage is provided to accommodate development in the plan area and avoid increasing flood risk. Policy E3 – …

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