Planning Cornwall: Gylly Beach Café expansion plan changes due to sunbathers

A revised proposal for changes to one of Cornwall’s most popular beach spots as well as an affordable development of 26 homes are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council.

Each week over 100 applications are validated by Cornwall Council and we have selected some of the most interesting proposals. All planning applications submitted to the council must be validated and are available for public inspection. Anyone is also allowed to submit comments on the applications – either in support or objection.

Most applications are decided by council planning officers under delegated powers. However, some applications will be referred to elected councilors who sit on planning committees. No dates have been set for the determination of the planning applications below. These can be viewed by accessing the planning portal on Cornwall Council’s website.

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Changes to Gylly Beach Café, Falmouth

Following meetings with residents and stakeholders, the team behind Falmouth’s Gylly Beach Café have shared updated plans for the popular eatery. The revised plan, which was submitted to Cornwall Council on Friday but has yet to be validated by the council, sees a further extension of the originally proposed beach front seating and docked boat moorings.

Instead, a new rooftop seating area to the side of the cafe will replace the current water sports containers, with exciting renovation plans to modernize and enhance the existing terrace area.

The place was put up for sale for bids in excess of £3.5m last year. Healeys Cyder acquired Gylly Beach Café in August 2023 under the Cyderhouse Co Ltd Group to continue to run the business under the ownership of the Cornish family. Joe Healey, managing director of Cyderhouse, said: “Last autumn we shared a first round of images for ideas to improve the cafe. Since then, we have met with stakeholders and local residents to discuss the plans and hear their views. We listened to the feedback, which was incredibly supportive overall, but we also pointed out that the previous plan for the beach roof area would remove prime beach seating.

“Thanks to feedback and suggestions from our local community, the main changes in our revised plan see the water sports containers moved slightly to the eastern side of the beach to a less used area to allow for new sun terrace seating. the terrace will transform into an indoor-outdoor experience for cafe guests without imposing a prime beach space.”

Mr Healey added: “The cafe has had no investment in recent years and it is hoped this investment will bring it back to life. We are excited about the potential to improve the offering for both the local community and visitors so they can continue to enjoy the space all year round, not just in peak season. Gylly Beach Café is known for its iconic views, amazing food and friendly atmosphere and we look forward to giving Gylly the investment it deserves.”

Affordable residential development of 26 homes in the village

An application has been received for 26 affordable homes on land at Park En Venton, Mullion, near Helston.

The residential development would consist of a mix of house types, including one and two bed bungalows and two to four bed houses. There would also be parking and temporary parking for the school.

For more details see planning application PA23/10359.

Possible new flats in Hayle

Pre-application advice is sought on the demolition of a two-storey building in Bodriggy Street, Hayle, to be replaced by six two-bed flats. The proposal would provide one parking space per apartment with an additional three visitor parking spaces.

For more details see pre-planning request PA24/00650/PREAPP.

Free Wi-Fi throughout Penzance

Penzance Business Improvement District (BID) has requested pre-application advice to install a free Wi-Fi service across the town, in addition to the existing step counting equipment already in place. The application would add a small piece of equipment to existing infrastructure, such as light poles.

The pre-application states that the equipment would be nearly invisible and is designed to be discreet. The BID also hopes to install sockets to allow the unsightly cables, which are used for Penzance’s Christmas lights, to be removed.

For more details, see the pre-planning application PA24/00632/PREAPP.

Plan 28 caravans in the tourist park

Caradon Touring Park Campsite in Trelawne, near Looe, has applied for general permission to replace 85 sites with 28 caravans with associated parking and amenity spaces, along with landscaping and drainage works.

The exact type of caravan is unknown at this stage and therefore the layout of the caravans is a matter for consideration at a later date. The site is part of a group of holiday and residential parks centered around Trelawne Manor.

For more details see planning application PA24/03356.