THE proposed outline plan for a large housing development of 550 homes at Tencreek, along the A38 near Liskeard, has so far received no support.

The plan, by Brook Street Properties Ltd, also includes space for employment, a 60-bed care home, a community hub to include convenience stores – but no supermarket – space for a doctors' surgery and a dentist if needed, and land for a cinema.

At Tuesday's meeting of Liskeard town council's planning committee the plan was rejected with no councillors voting in support. Six voted against the plan and four abstained.

Concerns raised by councillors included pressure on local schools, the creation of two separate towns, the effect on the town centre and the sewage system, and the fact that there was already approval for 475 houses at Addington.

Menheniot parish council, within whose boundaries the plan lies, have yet to reach a decision. They have asked for further information and have been granted an extension until July 31 before they have to inform Cornwall Council whether or not they approve the application.

Liskeard Chamber of Commerce has voted against the plan over the impact it might have on an already struggling town centre, and the Town Forum is also not in favour.

In a letter on behalf of the Forum to the planning, housing and regeneration service, chairman John Tovar said although mainly located in Menheniot parish, the scheme would depend on Liskeard's services.

Liskeard council has asked that if the outline plan should be approved, that the application for full planning should not be dealt with as reserved matters by planning officers, but should go before the full planning committee.