The company said, however, that an investigation had revealed that the proposed lift bridge would require a redirection of the main sewer to Mousehole.

A company spokesperson said there was confidence that a satisfactory engineering solution could be found.

Andy England, chief planning officer at Penwith District Council, said the developer is responsible for costs incurred with connecting a housing development to a sewer.

Marina Development Ltd (MDL) wants to develop a glittering marina complex with a five star hotel and 200 apartments and houses.

A planning application is expected to be lodged in the near future.

Edward Illiffe, MDL's managing director, dismissed fears that were relayed in a recent letter to The Cornishman.

A correspondent suggested the marina plan was a "carrot" to develop the quarry for housing.

"We are a marina development company," he said.

"The housing is being done to fund the marina, not the other way around."

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