Newquay Town Councillors have objected to an application to replace a derelict cliff-top home on Island Crescent with a new dwelling.
The property, previously a guest house later divided into apartments, sits opposite the island house above Towan Beach. The outline planning application, submitted to Cornwall Council by Stallion Enterprises Ltd in Nottinghamshire, describes the building’s condition as "poor" and notes its rapid deterioration since 2023 due to storm damage and vandalism. It adds that the roof was removed for health and safety reasons due to instability.
The applicant states that the principle of the proposal is to replace "an existing poor-quality residential building with a new family home that is contextually appropriate, practical and of high-quality design aesthetically". It claims the design will be sympathetic to surrounding buildings and the area.
However, in its objection, the town council says it "has reviewed evidence of erosion and cliff instability along this section of the coast and strongly contests the suitability of this location as a site for new development". It referenced Neighbourhood Plan Policy CC2 on "Development in Locations Vulnerable to Coastal Change" and argued the proposal could only be considered if moved back from the Exclusion Zone.
Cornwall Council will make the final decision.
New places where dogs will be banned or kept on leads
Stalking and harassment offences rise in Newquay despite overall fall in crime
Cornwall NHS merger with Devon put on hold
Major roadworks causing delays to continue until new year
Cornwall Green leader condemns his party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
Newquay Minor Injury Unit closure extended until November
Peppermints unbeaten run comes to an end
Consultation launched over proposed parking restriction changes in Porth
Last chance to see world-class Shakespeare production at Treviglas
Tributes pour in to much-loved member of Newquay Rowing Club
Ten skydivers to take a 10,000 leap of faith to raise funds for St Francis Dogs Home
Cornwall Council staff urged to ‘avoid speculation’ during ‘unsettling time’
'Spooky Newquay' set to make a return to the town next month
Growing opposition to Cornwall’s streets going dark after midnight
Newquay family launches £50,000 appeal to adapt home for four-year-old Jude
A 48-year-old man has been put on sex offenders register after exposing himself to passing motorists in Newquay
Bristol cadets help transform Newquay childcare charity garden
Police have issued an appeal to help reunite the family of a woman who died in the sea at Fistral Beach, with her handbag
Two people die after being recovered from the sea at South Fistral
Van resident calls for better understanding of van dwellers
