LOOE could be in line for 90 affordable homes, a new Tesco supermarket and around 100 jobs under major development plans which are now going out to public consultation.

A public consultation will be held at the Millpool Centre on Wednesday, November 18, between 3pm and 7pm, giving people an opportunity to examine proposals for land east of Barbican Road, opposite Looe Community Academy.

The site is around 4.5 hectares in size.

The scheme would provide 90 homes, all designated as affordable, with 63 for social rent and 27 for shared ownership. The developer says the mix is intended to help local people priced out of the housing market remain in the town.

There are currently 220 households registered as needing affordable housing in Looe Parish, according to the Cornwall Homechoice Register in November 2025.

The plans also include a Tesco supermarket, which developers say would allow residents to do their main food shopping in Looe rather than travel 14 to 16 miles to Liskeard or 26 miles to Saltash.

They estimate the store could create about 100 jobs and help keep spending in the town, encouraging shoppers to visit other local businesses.

Looe councillor Mark Gibbons confirmed the consultation, saying he had worked with stakeholders for several months to ensure the public could have its say on a development of such significance.

Developers will launch a dedicated website, www.barbicanroad-looe.co.uk, and distribute leaflets to 740 nearby households. Residents unable to attend can contact the team through the website, by calling 0800 080 3266 or writing to Freepost DEVCOMMS.

Cllr Gibbons said: “Whatever your views on the proposals, it's important that everyone has the opportunity to see what's being put forward, ask questions directly of the development team and make their views known.”

The homes would include one to four-bedroom properties, including accessible bungalows, with buildings no higher than two storeys. The developer says all would be for local households in housing need and could not be used as second homes or holiday lets.

Plans also include public open space, circular walking routes, native planting and landscape buffers. Sustainable drainage measures are proposed, alongside a 10 per cent biodiversity net gain.

The developer describes the site as sustainable, pointing to its proximity to the academy, Looe Primary School, bus stops, railway station and Barbican sports field.

However, Cllr Gibbons said a development of this scale needed careful scrutiny, particularly over traffic, infrastructure and its impact on existing businesses and the wider community.

He said his priority was to secure “genuine, lasting benefits” for Looe, adding that he would work with the developers and housing provider to ensure the homes were genuinely affordable, reflected local needs and prioritised people with a local connection.

The proposals come amid pressure on Cornwall Council to identify enough land for housing. The county has a requirement to deliver about 4,421 homes each year.

Cllr Gibbons urged residents to attend, whether supportive, opposed or simply seeking more information.

“Your views matter, and this is your opportunity to help shape what comes forward,” he said.

The consultation takes place at the Millpool Centre on November 18, from 3pm to 7pm.