CORNWALL Council is asking its 123 council members to approve the Cornwall local plan for submission to the Secretary of State which sets out Cornwall planning framework for development to 2030.

Cornwall councillor for Bude, Nigel Pearce said: "Many people are concerned about the high amount of houses planned to be built in Cornwall and the small amount of affordable housing for local people."

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