Land for sale

Unique Development Opportunity, Falmouth TR11

The site - TR11 4NG

This unique brownfield development site is positioned in an outstanding location in the harbour town of Falmouth. The land extends to a total of c. 4.04 acres (1.63 ha) and offers detailed planning approved for the development of 6 contemporary detached dwellings, designed by Lavigne Lonsdale Architects. The properties range in scale from c. 821sqft (2 bed) to 2056 sqft (4 bed), with a total gia extending to c. 830sqm/8939sqft). There are 8 redundant underground oil storage tanks situated in the north-eastern part of the site, which were decommissioned in 2015 with the remainder of the site comprising of scrubland.
Falmouth


The site is located on Pendennis Head, approximately 0.3 miles north-west of the Grade I Listed Pendennis Castle and 0.9 miles to the north east of Gyllyngvase Beach. Access to the site is off Pendennis Rise and the site overlooks the historic Falmouth Docks and has far-reaching views across the Falmouth Estuary towards St Mawes and St Just in Roseland.

The coastal town of Falmouth has one of the world's largest natural harbours and benefits from several beautiful sandy beaches. The town has a strong maritime heritage, which is re-enforced with the National Maritime Museum being located there. The town is accessed via the A39 (off the A30) and has good access to Truro (12 miles), and Newquay (26 miles). Newquay provides an expanding airport, with flights to an increasing number of destinations. There is a train station c. 350m to the west of the site, providing direct services to the mainline station at Truro.
Method of sale


Offers are invited for the freehold of the site - please contact klp to discuss further.
Planning


Detailed planning permission (ref: PA24/09830) was approved by Cornwall Council on 15th September 2025 for the "Redevelopment of site to provide 6 dwellings, a new town park and associated works".

Interested parties may note that a previous planning application (PA21/00953) was also approved on the site for an identical development of 6 dwellings, demolition of all existing structures (including underground tanks and associated infrastructure), site remediation and redevelopment to provide 6no. Dwellings, a new town park, associated access, parking, infrastructure (including a bat house) and landscaping.
Bng


The supporting information accompanying the planning permission indicates that a 79.98% increase in habitat units is available on site, with an 898.8% increase in hedgerow units.
Cil


The Agents understand that the approved development is cil liable, with a payment required of £120,496.86 (index linked).
Public park


Condition 17 of the Decision Notice states that all planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is sooner.
Tenure


The site is registered under title number CL49534 and is owned freehold (title absolute).
Services


Interested parties should however make and rely upon their own enquiries of the relevant services providers as to the availability and capacity of any required utility connections.
Viewing - strictly by appointment only



Please contact the vendors sole agents klp