PROTECTION OF THE LANDSCAPE
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Provided it does not impede renewable energy infrastructure
Clean beaches and water (river & sea) for residents and visitors
Low light emission (keep Veryan streets light free)
Litter bins with emptying (e.g. Carne)
Commercial development is important but needs to be limited & carefully considered against landscape
protection
Our landscape is our greatest asset!
Litter in Veryan is bad
Keeping villages clean and tidy (and beaches)
Portloe harbour repairs after floods
Keeping footpaths cut and in good order with clear signs
Renewable energy is important but not to the detriment of the surrounding countryside or the ruining of
residents lives from noise, glare or flicker. It needs to be very carefully planned and managed
Wildlife areas? – Why does the village pond keep getting drained? It is a mini ecosystem and I am not sure it is
good for the creatures living in it having the plug pulled quite so often
Footpaths & dog poo. I know this is a tricky one to address but it is so annoying that green spaces where
children play in the village are also used (by a minority of course) as dog toilets
Renewable energy - In proportion to the size of the population and landscapes taking into account the natural
beauty of the area
Dog fouling
Access to the sea & river, jetties, piers, slipways etc
Not happy with wind turbines in AONB
Litter is a big problem in Veryan. Litter collection in Pendower Road very rare and they don’t collect everything
when they do come
The Cornish environment is being ruined by ‘environmentally friendly’ renewable energy installations – wind
turbines and solar panels. They may be appropriate in an industrial landscape but otherwise they should be in
no one’s back yard, certainly not in the AONB
Essential for protection of our fantastic local area & for tourism
Protect the coastal and rural views
Maintain the Roseland as an area of outstanding natural beauty
No to Nare application
This is the most important asset we have in Roseland. We need a Cornwall National Park
The beautiful Roseland must be kept for one and all. Not spoilt by selfish individuals seeking short term profit
While I believe in renewable energy I would not like to see this being given preference over protection of the
landscape
It is essential to protect the environment. This beautiful area
Very important
Agricultural development – have noticed some very larger ‘sheds’ being put up which are affecting visual
amenity
Historic/built heritage. Archaeology
The environment including the landscape must head the list as the most important asset we have. It attracts
visitors thus jobs and businesses flourish. Developers must not be allowed to spoil our villages and the
landscape – all they are interested in is the money
Hedge cutting – why are road and field hedges cut in November, December, January just when birds need
them? It’s an obsession with tidiness and flaying of hedges is indiscriminate. It only needs to be done once a
year
33. Landfill such a problem
34. The Roseland is a site of outstanding natural beauty and what drives the economy is farming and tourism. Any
substantial commercial development would destroy these assets. With the prospect of world food shortage
our farmland should be cherished
35. To maintain the natural beauty of the Roseland
36. Renewable energy is important but Parish should not be overrun with wind turbines and solar panels. AONB
policy should be adhered to
37. Very important
38. Biodiversity. Creation and protection of native species and habitats
39. Dredging of the river Ruan reduced the danger of flooding to the properties and gardens at the upper end of
the river. In the last 14 years or so this has not been maintained and flooding has occurred on numerous
occasions. The Environment Agency should not forget this part of the Roseland
40. There must be a policy for wind turbines and solar farms. Their provision in an AONB cannot be permitted
under any circumstances. Such areas are so important to the Roseland
41. Very, very important
42. Dog fouling Pendower beach
43. Mobile reception must improve. Any masts hidden by trees
44. No over development of Cornish beaches i.e. Pendower
45. We feel that the present technology of renewable energy requires spoiling the landscape to an unacceptable
degree
46. We feel tourists come here because it is unspoilt
47. We chose to live here because it is an AONB and relatively unspoilt
48. Protection of the landscape is in our view the most important thing on the Roseland so that it remains unspoilt
which means a major restriction on new homes and commercial development
49. Once it’s gone it’s gone forever
50. To maintain beauty of Roseland that still remains. Large speed signs unnecessary. Road furniture have already
marred this
51. Of paramount importance and underpinning tourism as one of Cornwall’s major sources of income. We are an
AONB. This must mean something! It would be a disaster if our generation which despoiled the area, as it is
one of the few parts of Cornwall which is still unspoilt enough to attract visitors
52. With Affordable housing carries the most importance
53. To include TPO’s and estuaries
54. Nice idea in theory but unfortunately every form of renewable energy (and especially wind turbines and solar
farms, though not necessarily solar panels on dwellings) cause serious and significant damage to the
environment and are not ‘green’
55. No over development of Cornish beaches i.e. Pendower
56. Commercial development in a sensitive manner e.g. not scar landscape but surround new developments with
trees
57. Renewable energy is obviously important but it must not impact on the landscape because this will have a
detrimental effect on the tourists enjoyment (Now our principle industry)
58. The top priority should be the prevention of development on greenfield sites. Any future housing needs should
preferably be met by infilling, use of brownfield sites etc.
59. Also protection of the marine environment – it is what gives the landscape its value. In particular prevention of
anything in Falmouth Bay which threatens the natural habitat of St Mawes harbour
60. And coastline
61. Reduction of road signage
62. No wind turbines on skyline. They ruin the beauty of the countryside while producing very small amounts of
electricity
63. Include marine environment
64. As it is a very beautiful area where people come for rest and refreshment its beauty and undeveloped green
space must be protected
65. The Roseland is a very special place which could very quickly be ruined if large commercial development was
allowed. Believe me once it is allowed to start there is no turning back and we would lose more than we would
ever gain
66. Vital
67. More trees planted in hedges and set aside. More TPOs in all villages, especially St Mawes
68. Footpaths – where Parish council controlled, condition must be maintained and those adjacent to National
Trust land extended to permit a circular route and signposted
69. We are very concerned that any relaxation in planning consent will result in spoiling the natural beauty of this
wonderful place. Much stricter control should be exercised particularly along the coastline and with regard to
the over development of plots
70. (Renewable energy) Should consist only of systems that do not dominate the environment
71. (Planning) Only developments sympathetic to the surrounds allowed
72. Suggest the ‘Fish and chip’ signs on Tredenham Road and elsewhere are an unsightly blot on the landscape and
should be restricted
73. (Renewable energy) At the expense of protecting our landscape?
74. Protection of wildlife and marine environment
75. No solar panels overlooking the sea at St Mawes please
76. There are far too many wind turbines and solar farms blighting the Cornish countryside. Please try and keep
them off the Roseland
77. Even small scale commercial development as at former Chenoweth garage is highly detrimental to the beauty
of the Roseland landscape
78. Action on eyesores at approach to St Mawes – water tower and semi-derelict buildings adjoining Halwartha
garage
79. We need to obtain renewable energy from the sea. Not have these awful wind turbines going up in the
Roseland and in the bay. Blot on the landscape!
80. We need to preserve the wonderful landscape of the Roseland but at the same time focus on developing
sustainable full time, year round jobs for the local community. Otherwise the area, particularly on the coast,
will simply become an area of second home owners
81. Waterscapes – coastal, creeks – as important as landscapes
82. No vast arrays to spoil AONB (referring to renewable energy)
83. Vital for survival
84. New development affects local residents i.e. new business affects quiet local lanes and beaches, noise
pollution, traffic etc.
85. Some local land owners/farmers have in the last 12 months erected advertising hoarding in fields and adjacent
to the coastal path. These have measured approx. 4 feet high by 12 feet wide and are on substantial wooden
posts. There has been opposition and so far we have had them removed by complaints to St Austell Brewery.
This would set a serious and dangerous precedent if allowed to despoil this lovely area
86. (Re: renewable energy) Not enough land space and would ruin Roseland’s real asset – it’s rare natural beauty
87. Please don’t cover the Roseland with solar and wind farms
88. (Renewable energy) That doesn’t blight the landscape
89. Are beaches, coast paths and footpaths included?
90. As the Roseland is an AONB we do not want the landscape spoiled by visual intrusions e.g. windmills etc. either
on land or out to sea otherwise this beautiful peninsula will just be like everywhere else
91. Ban all wind farms from CCC proceedings. They are a blot on the landscape and inefficient producers of energy
or reducers of carbon emissions
92. Are open spaces and affordable housing really compatible when considering protection of the landscape?
93. This is important environmentally and for visitors
94. The sea may need some protection too
95. Planning, affordable housing and protecting the landscape are all important but not necessarily compatible
96. Pre-supposes that global warming is a proven fact when it isn’t and the last thing we need is our beautiful
countryside covered with ghastly noisy wind turbines and fields full of rusting solar panels making huge profits
for the privileged few and ruining the environment for the rest in the process
97. The Roseland is essentially a residential/holiday area. It is one of a few ever decreasing parts of the West
Country that can still truly live up to the title of ‘outstanding natural beauty’
98. Key focus should be on attracting small digital enterprises which create good jobs and have low impact on the
landscape
99. Policy to have any new commercial development in ‘hidden areas’. Plenty of such places available
100. Fear – chopping down trees
101. Hope – protection of AONB in particular the treescape
102. Hope – sustainable farming methods contributing to the countryside being kept the way it is
103. Hope – maintain countryside, immaculate coastline, clear sea water, wild habitats
104. Hope – more trees, trees, trees
105. Fear – destruction of the beauty, fabulous views, fields, places to swim
106. Hope – that the landscape remains unspoiled by inappropriate development
107. Hope – for it to remain unspoilt
108. Hope – rural area/attractiveness – sea, well maintained hedges, wild flowers, narrow lanes (2nd home owner)
109. Hope – education in the landscape around us
110. Hope – maintain rural environment
111. Hope – to maintain the beauty of our special peninsular
112. Hope – that it stays as beautiful and unspoilt as now
113. Hope – area to be preserved and not overdeveloped
114. Hope – that the countryside will remain unspoilt whilst enough housing is available for young families to live
here
115. Hope – creation of a marine reserve
116. Hope – protect the landscape
117. Hope – respect coastal footpaths – walking
118. Hope – less caravans
119. Fear – destroying the natural beauty
120. Hope – preserve landscape value.
121. Hope – protect landscape. Maintain essence of Roseland
122. Hope – protect its uniqueness (2nd home owner)
123. Hope – that it continues to be as beautiful as always
124. Fear – no development on AONB heritage coast- certainly no more in St Just other than affordable
125. Hope – preserving the environment – don’t change the unique character – gentle landscape and community
126. Hope – protection of the landscape for all
127. Fear – desecration of the landscape (or enjoyment of it only for the few)
128. Hope – that the beautiful landscape of the Roseland will be protected from inappropriate development
129. Hope – that the unique marine biodiversity (e.g. maerl beds) around the coast of the Roseland will be
protected
130. Fear – my greatest fear for the Roseland is that there will be an increase in inappropriate development due
to recent, more relaxed planning laws. I’m also concerned that the Cornwall Planning Committee will ignore
the views of bodies such as AONB and natural England, when considering applications
131. Fear – very large properties are still being built, which spoil the landscape for everyone. These homes are
usually bought by people who don’t live permanently on the Roseland
132. Hope – keep it AONB Retain that (2nd home owner)
133. Fear – solar and wind farms – can destroy AONB (2nd home owner)
134. Hope – stay the same – countryside/lovely walks near the village
135. Fear – coastline development
136. Hope – no change to coastline
137. Hope – conservation and preservation
138. Hope – maintain the natural balance and beauty (2nd home owner)
139. Hope – National Trust buy bits of coastline – any house/building visible – clean beach – no house (2nd home
owner)
140. Hope – to have this beautiful environment (as it is now) to bring up my 2 children
141. Hope – that it’s natural beauty can be preserved (2nd home owner)
142. Hope – marine conservation areas (2nd home owner)
143. Hope – preserve and enhance beautiful landscape and seascape ensuring a proper balance of economy and
community interests (2nd home owner)
144. Fear – destruction of landscape/seascape (2nd home owner)
145. Hope – preserve the coastal areas and local ‘charm’ of the area (2nd home owner)
146. Hope – do not build on green belt for new developments as is it considered an area of outstanding beauty
147. Fear – misuse of land
148. Hope – most important that the landscape of the Roseland and the unspoilt atmosphere are not changed
149. Hope – that the beautiful landscape will be retained (2nd home owner)
150. Hope – clear clean sea water will be protected (2nd home owner)
151. We should protect and cherish the Roseland’s agricultural land at all costs (no housing
developments/supermarkets/wind farms/solar farms etc. on our food production resource)