Coastal access in Cornwall: Penzance to St Mawes

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Stage 4: Determine

On Wednesday 18 September 2019 Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Penzance and St Mawes.

Objections are forwarded for consideration by an independent planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State. The inspector will make recommendations to the Secretary of State in respect of each one.

Natural England may not make any further changes to the reports as a result of the representations and objections, but will make comments about them for consideration by the Secretary of State and, in the case of objections, the appointed person (an inspector from the Planning Inspectorate).

The Secretary of State will consider all the representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s reports.

 

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New 62-mile stretch of coast path for Cornwall is being planned

'It will consolidate the path into one well-defined route but also restore important damaged coastal habitats'

Plans to improve public access to the coast have been unveiled by Natural England.

The 62 mile-stretch of coast between Penzance and St Mawes will pass through Mount’s Bay area, Porthleven , the Lizard Peninsula and Falmouth Bay with its popular beaches and bustling town.

Natural England plans to make the route between Swanpool and Gyllyngvase beaches in Falmouth wheelchair accessible so that more people can enjoy the views and landscapes.

The proposals include works to repair extensive sections of braided coast path within the Lizard National Nature Reserve and the Lizard Special Area of Conservation (SAC) along the highly popular stretch between Kynance Cove and Lizard Point.

St Michaels Mount (Image: Julie Taylor)

Natural England said the repair work will not only consolidate the path into one well-defined route but also restore important damaged coastal habitats.

The proposals are based on the existing South West Coast Path and will follow the existing signed path for 90% of its length.

Wesley Smyth, Natural England’s area manager for Cornwall said: "Over the last two years we have been working closely with landowners and access groups to shape these draft proposals and wish to thank everyone for their time and input.

"Building on the success of the existing South West Coast Path, the proposals will improve access to some of the most iconic coastal landscapes in Cornwall, providing a community asset of truly international significance.

 "We would encourage anyone with an interest in the coast path to take the opportunity to respond to our proposals, and we look forward to hearing people's views."

Lizard Lighthouse was built by private entrepreneur Thomas Fonnereau in 1751, marking the most southerly point of mainland Britain

An eight-week consultation has now been launched to involve landowners, farmers, local residents, visitors and businesses and seek their views on the proposal.

If approved, this route will become part of the England Coast Path – the 2,700 mile long distance walking route and England’s newest National Trail currently being developed around the entire English coast by Natural England.

Natural England said these are the third set of proposals for coastal access to be developed in Cornwall.

Work on the last stretch of Cornwall’s coast is ongoing and these final proposals will be published later this year.

Falmouth town and harbour (Image: Nigel Brown/ Flickr)

Councillor Rob Nolan, Cornwall Council ’s cabinet member for environment and public protection, said: "The England Coast Path project will further secure Cornwall’s already well established Cornish Coastal Path which is part of South West Coast Path, ensuring both residents and visitors alike can continue to access our beautiful coastline.

"The project will deliver improvements to many of the existing South West Coast Path sections along this section, bringing people closer to coastal areas and providing a further boost to the local economy.

"Encouraging people to get out into nature more is one way we want to help residents make choices that lead to lower carbon emissions as part of our climate change action plan.

"Please take this opportunity to have your say on these proposals."

St Mawes on the Roseland peninsula (Image: DCM / Olivier Vergnault)

All representations must be received by Natural England no later than midnight on Wednesday November 13.

Copies of the report can be viewed in local libraries and Cornwall Council’s office in Truro.

The full report and all the forms and guidance on how to make a representation or objection within the next eight weeks are also available on the gov.uk website. Click on the Penzance to St Mawes report.

 

 

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