A new hotel and community centre, improved water sports facilities, cinema and affordable homes are among proposals submitted to Cornwall’s planners to complete the transformation of Hayle Harbour.
Corinthian Homes, which is leading the North Quay development in Hayle, has unveiled its vision for the next phase of regeneration that is says will "deliver a raft of community benefits" as well as establish the scheme as a "nationally significant new residential, visitor, business and investment destination."
A masterplan is already in place for the redevelopment of Hayle Harbour and work started earlier this year on phase one, which will feature 140 homes, new shops, restaurants and open spaces.
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The detailed plans for the next phase of development submitted to Cornwall Council now feature:
• 377 new homes (including 93 affordable homes).
• New hotel.
• Multifunction community hall on the beachfront.
• Cinema and art gallery at the heart of the harbour at East Quay, linked by a new pedestrian footbridge.
• Watersports centre.
An impression of how the watersports centre would look
• Waterside and harbour improvements including:
- New quayside toilets and showers.
- Improved facilities for local fishermen.
- Wharf extension and dry berth facility.
- New workshops.
- Slipway improvements for local water sports clubs.
- Additional moorings.
Simon Wright, CEO of Corinthian Homes Group, said: “Our clear aim is to deliver a project which greatly enhances the local area and its economy, brings benefits to the local community, protects and promotes its heritage and puts Hayle Harbour on the map as a desirable destination.
“At the heart of these proposal is a commitment to quality of design, support for local marine industries and water users, promoting a busy and successful working harbour and creating a bustling and lively waterside quarter which is open to the community and visitors year-round.”
The proposed Riviere Fields development
North Quay is set amongst the Hayle Estuary and within the boundaries of the Hayle Conservation Area and the UNESCO Mining World Heritage Site for Cornwall and West Devon.
Public access to the beach will be maintained for everyone and new car parking facilities at North Quay have been promised, along with "pedestrian-friendly streets" and seating areas incorporated along the wharf.
More information will be available at www.north-quay.co.uk from July 6 via a virtual exhibition, where visitors can read about the plans and leave their feedback.
A full copy of the latest planning application is also available to view and leave comments about on the Cornwall Council website planning portal, reference PA20/05161.
The proposed Riviere Fields development
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