The river burst its banks after heavy rainfall in 2004

The Environment Agency wants to replace the original Elizabethan bridge at the mouth of Boscastle's harbour after it was damaged by severe flooding in 2004.

But its modern design proposal angered local people who said it was a "monstrosity" and "completely out of keeping" with Boscastle's character.

A new plan will now be developed by the National Trust and Environment Agency.

At a public meeting held earlier this month, hundreds of people objected to the plans which would have seen a curved steel and granite bridge being built.

The river burst its banks in August 2004. Homes were flooded and cars were swept away when about 440 million gallons of water swept through Boscastle.

The Environment Agency is widening and deepening the river, to increase its capacity when rainfall levels are high.

The agency says Lower Bridge has to be replaced so that it does not obstruct swollen river water.