What does getting Eco Town status mean?
The Eco-town accolade brings national recognition and attention to an area of Cornwall which is in need of regeneration and which has some significant advantages to promote the low carbon lifestyle. While Imerys fully accepts that this is only the start of the process and that much more consultation, design and planning work will need to take place to allow development to start, we believe the Eco-town status is a major step in terms of local, regional and national recognition for our scheme and our community. The overriding Planning Policy Statement (PPS) also provides a clear framework for the development of our plans and their progress through the planning system. Eco-town status is a remarkable opportunity for us to begin to move forward, working with the local community, partners and other stakeholders, together we can turn vision into reality, make the Eco-town happen, and ensure that the benefits for all are realised.
