Detailed planning permission has been given for the first phase of development of new homes for the former CompAir Holman site in the Dolcoath area of Camborne in Cornwall.

The site acquired by English Partnerships will comprise 390 homes at an investment of  £90million. The first phase is set to provide 95 new family homes.

David Warburton, English Partnerships area director for the South West said: “I am delighted that our plans for this first phase have been endorsed by the local authority. Having that support is crucial to the success of the project and to the provision of new homes and employment opportunities.

‘Twenty-four of the new homes will be affordable and provide for rent or shared ownership. All the homes will be built according to English Partnerships’ Quality standards by our development partner Midas Homes.

‘The homes will achieve quality standards including life-long design and accord to Code 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.’

He added: The design of the homes will draw heavily on local building materials to ensure that the scheme fits into the local Cornish culture. Building materials such as natural granites and slate along with painted render and timber will ensure the scheme enhances the local area.