Parents and children from Looe are working with Cornwall Housing to shape a new play area at the Glebelands housing development.    

Cornwall Housing staged a consultation event at Looe Academy so residents could give their thoughts on the development of the natural play area for the Glebelands development of 15 new Council homes.

The event gave parents and children who live close to the new development the opportunity to see landscape architect Michael Hawes’ initial design.

Cornwall Housing development surveyor George Gillow said: ’Michael explained to the children how the area will not only be a place for them to play, but it will also be an area for all ages to relax in and enjoy.

’The children were then asked to draw and describe what games they play with their friends so ideas could be used to help shape the imaginative play elements of the area. The landscape architect was pleased with the information that we were able to gather and is confident that the new play area will be able to reflect some of the children’s thoughts.’

Managing director of Cornwall Housing, Jane Barlow, said: ’The work involved in the planning, design and the finished result of the natural play area is just as important to the local community as the 15 new homes currently being built.

’It has also been important to us that the existing walkways that locals currently use to get into Looe are maintained and even improved where we can.

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’This new build development in Glebelands is one that will go towards addressing the local demand for homes whilst also taking into account local feedback.’