Concerned residents had written to the council, stressing that they hoped the right infrastructure, such as play areas, would be provided, and that the town's dentists, schools and GPs, will be able to absorb the huge increase in population.
Saltash councillor, Paul Adams, was the only member of the council's planning control committee (east) voting against the proposals, numbering six in total, and including 488 properties.
Persimmon Homes have permission for the layout and design of 159 homes to the north and east of the development, including detached, semi-detached and terraced properties, and flats. Three of the buildings are three storeys in height. A timber fence will be built as part of the development is near the Gilston and Brunel Road industrial estate.
Affordable
Wimpeys are to build 139 homes in areas at the western end of the site, and to the south and east of the 'village green' which is to be provided. As much of this land is sloping there are 'split' two/three storey units as part of the proposal, and plans to include a number of retaining walls.
A total of 77 affordable housing units are to be provided at Pillmere, due to a legal agreement the developers entered into when outline planning permission was given.
Council officers explained that the affordable housing areas tend to be of a higher density than other parts of Pillmere. There had been earlier concerns about 'massing' of them, but discussion has taken place over this.
The Barratt development is to include 113 properties, these to be located in the northern and central areas, and including two and three storey, as well as 'split' homes.
Play areas
Again much of the land is sloping. Part of the southern area has been re-planned to allow for a cycleway link that is not too steep.
Play areas are to be included in each section, and the permissions have been granted subject to receipt of revised plans. There will be five main play recreational areas, and the village green will include open space for general use, and a football kick-about area.
A network of footpaths and cycleways is also included, and the creation of two 'green lanes'.
Nevertheless, residents remain worried about surface water run off, and the affects on already existing services in the town, such as health centres.