Wow! What an amazing habitat for all creatures great & small. Could watch the video over & over its beautiful in film as I imagine a haven on earth to be saved.
It would be absolutely heartbreaking and totally unethical to damage this beautiful valley. Cornwall Council you should be doing everything in your power to preserve places like this. You have a duty of regard towards the purposes of the AONB protection. Once it’s gone, its gone!
Absolutely tragic and disgraceful if planning permission granted for the sake of some holiday chalets for rich folk to the detriment of the environment and habitat of so many different living species. What a beautiful natural place it is - may it long and for ever remain like it is!
Cornwall Council has a duty of regard towards the purposes of the AONB. The Cornwall AONB has objected to this application, so it clearly should not go ahead, otherwise what is the point of designating land in this way? it should have been turned down at the outset.
There is no viable reason other than the extraction of profit to grant permission for these second homes. The AONB must be protected for future generations and eco systems. It does not meet the criteria for allowing development at all in an AONB and is no different to the last proposal that was rejected on these grounds. Serious questions must be asked if this gains approval.
So sad if this goes ahead! Our local council should be doing everything to protect special valleys like this and development like these proposals should absolutely be thrown out! These places are special and protected because they are endanger of human violation so why this has even got this far is beyond me! If the AONB has objected this should be the final decision!
The hotel owners knew at the time of purchase their intentions for this hotel. It shows the sheer arrogance of the owners! Highlighting from day one what their intentions were! To even comprehend this area can be built on in such an invasive manner makes me sick on the stomach. It’s an outstanding area of beauty and must be kept this way. Heartbreaking to think how this is going to end
The destruction of this habitat for holiday homes is abhorrent. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe so the last thing we need to be doing at the moment is destroying habitats, let alone in an AONB. Cornwall and the UK are in a housing crisis and second homes for wealthy families are certainly not the way to solve this.
To be in danger of this beautiful valley being lost to developers is an appalling thought. The light and noise pollution let alone the loss to all kinds of wonderful nature is unthinkable. What and who is so important for this to be accepted - sacrificing this amazing AONB
If this planning application had been for affordable homes, it would still have been totally unacceptable. To even consider the desecration of this beautiful valley for second homes is beyond belief. Cornwall Council, please see sense. You must put a stop to this and send the developers packing. They're here for one thing only...money. There is more to life than profit, and anyone who has a sense of responsibility to our environment and our heritage should listen to the voices of those who protect and nurture the beauty around us. I can't understand how it has got this far.
Why! Soon there won't be anything of natural beauty left.....but I'm sure Cornwall council won't pass planning permission or is it in their "interest" to do so.
What is the point of having protected countryside if it is so easily pushed aside by greed and money? The Council have such a position of power in situations like this, please stand up to these manipulative developers. We are relying on you to leave a legacy of countryside (not holiday homes) for our children and all those who enjoy Cornwall for its natural beauty.
Such a diversity of trees! It would be madness to develop buildings into this ecosystem which surely would be utterly ruined. I don't see that constructing holiday homes is ethical.
Why have the planners changed their position? This smacks of incompetence or corruption or possibly both. If this is approved, the decision should be subject to a judicial review. There can be no justification for allowing this proposed development to proceed. How can the "planners" legitimately ignore and overrule the views of all those who know this site the best and have already explained at length why such a development must not proceed?
That this project is even been considered is a outrage. If it goes ahead it will purely be because of corruption amongst the developers/destroyers and the council.
I'm yet to see how this is progress, the removal of staff accommodation will obky increase local residential prices and force the workforce out of the area. This is a one time opportunity to stoo the destruction of this environment, so many areas would be irrevocably destroyed by this construction. I can not see how this would enhance the area in any way, apart from personal profit.
Could more information be published regarding the covenant please? The landowner can create and also terminate a covenant at any time prior to sale of the land. So please may I ask what protection this offers?
Sadly I suspect this is exactly why the field is with another company under the one umbrella company, not exactly sure how it works but suspect one can buy the covenant from the other and hence get around it......
Absolutely disgraceful that this is even being considered. Dreadful for the environment. Should never have even got past pre-planning stage. I won't be recommending the Meudon to anyone if they get this through. It is pure and utter greed and disrespect for our countryside. There are too many second homes in Cornwall already. I cannot believe councilors haven't already thrown this out. Back handers being paid no doubt.
planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RNB27EFGMP500&activeTab=summary if you want to look up the planning application, use this link or search the Cornwall County Council planning portal for PA22/11402
It is an absolutely disgrace that this is even being considered. Such an important niche habitat in such a unique setting. Should never have even got past pre-planning stage. Disgusting, and I for one won’t be using or recommending the Meudon if they can treat their local community (wild and human) with such utter disdain.
It would be ethically appalling to grant planning permission to develop/sacrifice this amazing piece of countryside just for profit. Cornwall just doesn’t need more second homes. And if they keep destroying bits of the “outstanding natural beauty” there will eventually be none left. With all the official bodies completely against this, it would be a clear “profit before planet and people” decision if this came to pass, and an unforgivable environmental travesty. I hope common sense prevails.
This land should be preserved! would be such a shame to lose such a vibrant AONB. shame on the developers for even considering bulldozing it. One bad move and the land is ruined forever, please don’t make this mistake.
Can't believe that CCC would support this development in a beautiful valley with the destruction of so much nature and wildlife and against the objection from the AONB, the NDP, National Trust, the Parish Council, hundreds of residents, Ramblers Association, Tree Protection Officers. These are organisations who protect our environment, why on earth would you ignore them?
We have to shout "ENOUGH" to these holiday homes destroying our beautiful woodland and habitat to wildlife. Greed must be stopped, there is no need for more holiday homes, a luxury for those wanting to visit the area that surprisingly won't exist because it was destroyed making the holiday camp.
Cornwall council, why on earth are you even considering changing your minds? Who gain's? Certainly not the local people and definitely not the environment.. Cornwall council? Shame on you Cornwall council.
You only need to walk along the Southwest Coast path to determine how much of what was forested has been lost to dubious 'development', to destroy this remaining wildlife life raft cherished by locals and visitors alike would amount to ecocidal violation - to override previous planning refusal would be equally dubious at a time when climate related disasters are reported daily who would even consider such destruction? This is a proposal aimed purely at profit at the expense of Nature - an argument that should be consigned to the dustbin of human ignorance - totally unconscionable!
It would be an absolute travesty if this natural habit was lost and biodiversity of species along with it. Cornwall planners please listen and don’t let yourselves be blackmailed by big corporations. The community are putting their trust in you to do the right thing, thank you.
The proposal to 'develop' this area is disgusting. To ruin an AONB for the sake of 2nd home owners and money-grabbing developers' profits is beyond belief. Cornwall council, stand up and say 'No, never' - preserve this AONB for wildlife, nature, Cornish people and their descendants.
No more exclusive expensive second holiday homes at the expense of woodland & fields for enormous profit for Kingfisher Resorts. May there not be a backhander to the chief ‘signing off’ Bristol planner who seems to sign off all & sundry that has the potential to be exclusive & extremely profitable.
Please, don't do this 😪 why ruin something lovely. If this carries on there won't be any point to coming here anyway as there'll be no places of beauty left 😢
Unfortunately a number of statements made within this video are factually incorrect and misleading. Please note that the video footage includes woodland that is beyond the boundary of the application as well as our ownership, and therefore does not accurately depict the exact location of the intended proposal. We understand the sensitivity of the environment and that our neighbours are going to be concerned about the prospect of change. We’d like to take the opportunity to correct any misconceptions and reassure all that the protection of our precious local habitat is as critical to us as is securing the long-term future of Hotel Meudon as a treasured community asset. The external accommodation of 10 units in our proposal will not be holiday homes. The additional units will form part of the hotel’s accommodation and operated like any of the existing bedrooms. They will not be sold off individually in the context of ‘second homes’, as suggested within this video. The field adjacent to the application will not be developed on and is not under threat. Our plans do not include any development on the neighbouring field. Far from it - we pledge to plant 3,500 new trees and hedgerows, coastal scrub and tussock grassland on this piece of land, which would be protected within a 30-year covenant, ensuring no further development is possible. Unlike neighbouring Trebah or Glendurgan, the only funds available to maintain the gardens are from the hotel’s income. We are pledging at least £500K to invest back into Meudon’s natural environment as a result of this application. This latest planning application does not have a larger footprint than the previous application submitted. The buildings in our current planning application have been nothing but downscaled since the first application. The new units will not be placed in the valley but in an area adjacent to its edge, where there are already existing buildings. The previous planning application was not refused on the basis of environmental damage. During the planning process, the statutory consultee Natural England has assessed the site for any potential impact to the ecosystem and has raised no objections. Natural England’s remit covers the natural environment, both land and sea, its interactions with and sustainable use by people. We need to invest in our hotel and ensure that we attract sufficient income to enable its future. This can only be accomplished by reimagining our existing offering. Without such investment, the deteriorating woodland will continue to decline. This application will ensure the future of these historic gardens, which we have always intended to remain a publicly accessible asset. For more information, please visit the Falmouth Packet’s online article dated 08 November 2023, which covers all these points raised in more detail. Hotel Meudon
It is good that you commented here. but perhaps this might be a good opportunity for you to create your own video, perhaps in a similar style to this one. Highlighting the areas you have mentioned above. Perhaps using a drone you could outline the adjacent area for the new units you mention that will not be placed in the valley. Maybe you have created something already for the stakeholders you could link to or share if not sensitive? i am not sure linking to a Falmouth packet article does much in the way of a reassurance piece.
"The new units will not be placed in the valley but in an area adjacent to its edge, where there are already existing buildings. " This is a lie, you realise anyone can view the planning documents you have submitted? The current valley has a few scattered buildings in amongst the trees, the proposed site masterplan has a massive part of the eastern side of the valley developed with large buildings and paved with roads/parking.
Wow! What an amazing habitat for all creatures great & small.
Could watch the video over & over its beautiful in film as I imagine a haven on earth to be saved.
What a beautiful place! Those trees! Like a rainforest. It can't be bulldozed just for second homes that Cornwall doesn't need
It would be absolutely heartbreaking and totally unethical to damage this beautiful valley. Cornwall Council you should be doing everything in your power to preserve places like this. You have a duty of regard towards the purposes of the AONB protection. Once it’s gone, its gone!
Absolutely tragic and disgraceful if planning permission granted for the sake of some holiday chalets for rich folk to the detriment of the environment and habitat of so many different living species. What a beautiful natural place it is - may it long and for ever remain like it is!
Land like this should be preserved. It would be completely unethical to damage the valley.
Such landscape should be preserved, not profited upon
Cornwall Council has a duty of regard towards the purposes of the AONB. The Cornwall AONB has objected to this application, so it clearly should not go ahead, otherwise what is the point of designating land in this way? it should have been turned down at the outset.
There is no viable reason other than the extraction of profit to grant permission for these second homes. The AONB must be protected for future generations and eco systems. It does not meet the criteria for allowing development at all in an AONB and is no different to the last proposal that was rejected on these grounds. Serious questions must be asked if this gains approval.
So sad if this goes ahead! Our local council should be doing everything to protect special valleys like this and development like these proposals should absolutely be thrown out! These places are special and protected because they are endanger of human violation so why this has even got this far is beyond me! If the AONB has objected this should be the final decision!
what a stunning valley - such a shame to destroy it just because of greed. shame on the councillors if they agree to the planning application.
The hotel owners knew at the time of purchase their intentions for this hotel. It shows the sheer arrogance of the owners! Highlighting from day one what their intentions were! To even comprehend this area can be built on in such an invasive manner makes me sick on the stomach. It’s an outstanding area of beauty and must be kept this way. Heartbreaking to think how this is going to end
How could anyone even consider letting this place of beauty be ruined and sold off for greed. Please don’t let this go through. R Rudd
An AONB, the SWCP, a previous application declined. An NDP in place. Please don’t let this go through.
The destruction of this habitat for holiday homes is abhorrent. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe so the last thing we need to be doing at the moment is destroying habitats, let alone in an AONB. Cornwall and the UK are in a housing crisis and second homes for wealthy families are certainly not the way to solve this.
To be in danger of this beautiful valley being lost to developers is an appalling thought. The light and noise pollution let alone the loss to all kinds of wonderful nature is unthinkable. What and who is so important for this to be accepted - sacrificing this amazing AONB
I hope this slice of biodiversity, so lacking in much of the UK, can be saved from greedy developers.
It would be such a shame to see such beautiful land go just for greed.
If this planning application had been for affordable homes, it would still have been totally unacceptable. To even consider the desecration of this beautiful valley for second homes is beyond belief. Cornwall Council, please see sense. You must put a stop to this and send the developers packing. They're here for one thing only...money. There is more to life than profit, and anyone who has a sense of responsibility to our environment and our heritage should listen to the voices of those who protect and nurture the beauty around us. I can't understand how it has got this far.
Why! Soon there won't be anything of natural beauty left.....but I'm sure Cornwall council won't pass planning permission or is it in their "interest" to do so.
al 10 members of the planning committee voted against, but I suspect Kingfisher will be back at some point.@@dominichallgate431
Completely unacceptable. There are far too many holiday homes in Cornwall already. This habitat needs to be reserved for nature.
What is the point of having protected countryside if it is so easily pushed aside by greed and money? The Council have such a position of power in situations like this, please stand up to these manipulative developers. We are relying on you to leave a legacy of countryside (not holiday homes) for our children and all those who enjoy Cornwall for its natural beauty.
Such a diversity of trees! It would be madness to develop buildings into this ecosystem which surely would be utterly ruined. I don't see that constructing holiday homes is ethical.
Why have the planners changed their position? This smacks of incompetence or corruption or possibly both. If this is approved, the decision should be subject to a judicial review. There can be no justification for allowing this proposed development to proceed. How can the "planners" legitimately ignore and overrule the views of all those who know this site the best and have already explained at length why such a development must not proceed?
Makes you wonder what’s going on behind closed doors, doesn’t it…..
This is an absolute disgrace. Another case of an upcountry concern trying to distroy the Cornish countryside
That this project is even been considered is a outrage. If it goes ahead it will purely be because of corruption amongst the developers/destroyers and the council.
It's outrageous that they are even thinking about developing land which is a designated AONB.
I’m speechless! It is so wrong.
I really hope this doesn't go ahead, it would spoil a lovely area
I'm yet to see how this is progress, the removal of staff accommodation will obky increase local residential prices and force the workforce out of the area. This is a one time opportunity to stoo the destruction of this environment, so many areas would be irrevocably destroyed by this construction. I can not see how this would enhance the area in any way, apart from personal profit.
Could more information be published regarding the covenant please? The landowner can create and also terminate a covenant at any time prior to sale of the land. So please may I ask what protection this offers?
Sadly I suspect this is exactly why the field is with another company under the one umbrella company, not exactly sure how it works but suspect one can buy the covenant from the other and hence get around it......
Save those trees. No more second homes.
Absolutely disgraceful that this is even being considered. Dreadful for the environment. Should never have even got past pre-planning stage. I won't be recommending the Meudon to anyone if they get this through. It is pure and utter greed and disrespect for our countryside. There are too many second homes in Cornwall already. I cannot believe councilors haven't already thrown this out. Back handers being paid no doubt.
This is awful, good luck convincing the councillors at the planning meeting!
planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RNB27EFGMP500&activeTab=summary
if you want to look up the planning application, use this link or search the Cornwall County Council planning portal for PA22/11402
Planning permission should not be granted to build in this AONB and would be shameful if it were allowed.
It is an absolutely disgrace that this is even being considered. Such an important niche habitat in such a unique setting. Should never have even got past pre-planning stage. Disgusting, and I for one won’t be using or recommending the Meudon if they can treat their local community (wild and human) with such utter disdain.
It would be ethically appalling to grant planning permission to develop/sacrifice this amazing piece of countryside just for profit. Cornwall just doesn’t need more second homes. And if they keep destroying bits of the “outstanding natural beauty” there will eventually be none left. With all the official bodies completely against this, it would be a clear “profit before planet and people” decision if this came to pass, and an unforgivable environmental travesty. I hope common sense prevails.
This land should be preserved! would be such a shame to lose such a vibrant AONB. shame on the developers for even considering bulldozing it. One bad move and the land is ruined forever, please don’t make this mistake.
Can't believe that CCC would support this development in a beautiful valley with the destruction of so much nature and wildlife and against the objection from the AONB, the NDP, National Trust, the Parish Council, hundreds of residents, Ramblers Association, Tree Protection Officers. These are organisations who protect our environment, why on earth would you ignore them?
We have to shout "ENOUGH" to these holiday homes destroying our beautiful woodland and habitat to wildlife. Greed must be stopped, there is no need for more holiday homes, a luxury for those wanting to visit the area that surprisingly won't exist because it was destroyed making the holiday camp.
Cornwall council, why on earth are you even considering changing your minds?
Who gain's? Certainly not the local people and definitely not the environment.. Cornwall council?
Shame on you Cornwall council.
You only need to walk along the Southwest Coast path to determine how much of what was forested has been lost to dubious 'development', to destroy this remaining wildlife life raft cherished by locals and visitors alike would amount to ecocidal violation - to override previous planning refusal would be equally dubious at a time when climate related disasters are reported daily who would even consider
such destruction? This is a proposal aimed purely at profit at the expense of Nature - an argument that should be consigned to the dustbin of human ignorance - totally unconscionable!
It would be an absolute travesty if this natural habit was lost and biodiversity of species along with it. Cornwall planners please listen and don’t let yourselves be blackmailed by big corporations. The community are putting their trust in you to do the right thing, thank you.
The proposal to 'develop' this area is disgusting. To ruin an AONB for the sake of 2nd home owners and money-grabbing developers' profits is beyond belief. Cornwall council, stand up and say 'No, never' - preserve this AONB for wildlife, nature, Cornish people and their descendants.
Cornwall is NOT a theme park! Ffs
No more exclusive expensive second holiday homes at the expense of woodland & fields for enormous profit for Kingfisher Resorts.
May there not be a backhander to the chief ‘signing off’ Bristol planner who seems to sign off all & sundry that has the potential to be exclusive & extremely profitable.
Please, don't do this 😪 why ruin something lovely. If this carries on there won't be any point to coming here anyway as there'll be no places of beauty left 😢
Unfortunately a number of statements made within this video are factually incorrect and misleading. Please note that the video footage includes woodland that is beyond the boundary of the application as well as our ownership, and therefore does not accurately depict the exact location of the intended proposal.
We understand the sensitivity of the environment and that our neighbours are going to be concerned about the prospect of change. We’d like to take the opportunity to correct any misconceptions and reassure all that the protection of our precious local habitat is as critical to us as is securing the long-term future of Hotel Meudon as a treasured community asset.
The external accommodation of 10 units in our proposal will not be holiday homes.
The additional units will form part of the hotel’s accommodation and operated like any of the existing bedrooms. They will not be sold off individually in the context of ‘second homes’, as suggested within this video.
The field adjacent to the application will not be developed on and is not under threat.
Our plans do not include any development on the neighbouring field. Far from it - we pledge to plant 3,500 new trees and hedgerows, coastal scrub and tussock grassland on this piece of land, which would be protected within a 30-year covenant, ensuring no further development is possible.
Unlike neighbouring Trebah or Glendurgan, the only funds available to maintain the gardens are from the hotel’s income. We are pledging at least £500K to invest back into Meudon’s natural environment as a result of this application.
This latest planning application does not have a larger footprint than the previous application submitted.
The buildings in our current planning application have been nothing but downscaled since the first application. The new units will not be placed in the valley but in an area adjacent to its edge, where there are already existing buildings.
The previous planning application was not refused on the basis of environmental damage.
During the planning process, the statutory consultee Natural England has assessed the site for any potential impact to the ecosystem and has raised no objections. Natural England’s remit covers the natural environment, both land and sea, its interactions with and sustainable use by people.
We need to invest in our hotel and ensure that we attract sufficient income to enable its future. This can only be accomplished by reimagining our existing offering. Without such investment, the deteriorating woodland will continue to decline.
This application will ensure the future of these historic gardens, which we have always intended to remain a publicly accessible asset.
For more information, please visit the Falmouth Packet’s online article dated 08 November 2023, which covers all these points raised in more detail.
Hotel Meudon
It is good that you commented here. but perhaps this might be a good opportunity for you to create your own video, perhaps in a similar style to this one. Highlighting the areas you have mentioned above. Perhaps using a drone you could outline the adjacent area for the new units you mention that will not be placed in the valley. Maybe you have created something already for the stakeholders you could link to or share if not sensitive? i am not sure linking to a Falmouth packet article does much in the way of a reassurance piece.
"The new units will not be placed in the valley but in an area adjacent to its edge, where there are already existing buildings. "
This is a lie, you realise anyone can view the planning documents you have submitted? The current valley has a few scattered buildings in amongst the trees, the proposed site masterplan has a massive part of the eastern side of the valley developed with large buildings and paved with roads/parking.