High streets and housing

I applaud Cornwall Council for listening, and sincerely hope they are allowed to act on the results for the benefit of Cornwall and the residents, and not be overruled by central government policy. Traditional retail was already struggling before the pandemic, and is now struggling more. Maybe we don't need "traditional" high streets any more? There is considerable concern across the county about house building on green space and the loss of habitat. This could be the time to rethink the high street and convert them into living communities with people living there, thus reducing the new build requirement in the countryside.