Step forward on return of Penzance heliport

A major step forward in reinstating the popular helicopter route between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has been made.

The planning application to build a replacement heliport in Penzance has now been submitted.

The submission follows consultation events held in Penzance and St Mary’s in September at which there was much enthusiasm and support for the proposal.

The planning authority will soon start its 21-day formal consultation process, inviting people to officially make any comments in response to the application.

Mr Dorrien Smith adds, "We’ve had an overwhelming level of support since announcing the plans to reinstate the helicopter service. However, any feedback received to date does not feed into the official planning consultation. We now need everyone to send these comments and show support for the project to the planning authority so they can be considered by the committee.”

A decision on the planning application is expected in early 2017.