A proposal to build affordable housing in Cornwall has been criticized by a city council and councillor.

Developer L James has applied for permission in principle to build nine affordable homes on land south of Bella Vista, at Sandy Lane in Redruth.

But Redruth Town Council and Councilor Connor Donnithorne have expressed opposition to the plans due to the impact on the surrounding area.

A Cornwall Council planning officer, who recommended the application be approved, said the case was “finely balanced”.