The Daily Telegraph

Tintagel Castle £4m bridge approved despite objections

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♦a controvers­ial £4million footbridge at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall has been approved despite critics saying it will turn the site into a theme park.

The 72m steel-and-oak pedestrian bridge will link the mainland and island wards of the legendary home of King Arthur for the first time since the 15th century. It was approved at a meeting of Cornwall Council’s strategic planning committee by a 13-two vote.

Sajid Javid, the Communitie­s Secretary, may still call in the decision, as extra time was requested.

Natural England is among those objecting to the English Heritage plans.

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The proposed 72m bridge

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