Legacy Properties Secures Planning

Legacy Properties has secured full planning permission for a new housing development on the southern edge of the village of Trispen, in the heart of Cornwall. The award-winning Newquay-based developer will deliver 80 homes, including crucially needed affordable housing, on the 3.8-hectare (9.5-acre) site located south of Eglos Road.

The planning permission has been granted following extensive community consultation and collaboration with St Erme Parish Council and a detailed Section 106 agreement. This confirms over £560k contributions to the local community and infrastructure, including over £180k for education and healthcare amongst others.

The approved development will bring a thoughtfully designed mix of homes to Trispen, ranging from one-bedroom apartments and two- or three-bedroom houses and bungalows to larger five-bedroom family homes for open-market housing. Over a third will be allocated for affordable housing, available for rent or shared ownership, to include rare four-bed affordable options for larger families.

The development will feature generous public open space – including a Plen-an-Gwari (traditional Cornish playing place) – as well as rewilding initiatives, new planting to enhance biodiversity, and a new cycle link connecting the village to the wider local network.

Legacy’s approach throughout the planning process has been shaped by direct engagement with local residents and parish representatives. Since early 2023, the team has hosted two public consultation events and maintained ongoing dialogue with the Parish Council to ensure the proposals reflect local priorities and needs.

Nick Long, Managing Director at Legacy Properties, said: “This planning approval is the result of open and constructive dialogue with the local community. From the outset, we’ve been focused on delivering a scheme that genuinely responds to local housing needs and retains the character and charm of Trispen. We’re proud of the collaborative journey we’ve been on with the Parish Council and look forward to delivering homes that will help more people stay and thrive in the community they call home.”

The site was identified as the most suitable location for new homes outside the settlement boundary in the St Erme Neighbourhood Development Plan. Importantly, it meets a demonstrable local need, with 72 households currently registered on Cornwall Council’s HomeChoice Register as seeking affordable housing in the parish.

With a new dedicated footpath and cycle route, future residents will benefit from proximity and sustainable access to village amenities, including the local primary school, post office, shop, parks, and playing fields.

The detailed plans confirm retention of the southern portion of the site for extensive ecological mitigation. Legacy’s plans also include enhancements to existing hedgerows, new tree planting and the creation of a wildlife corridor to maintain the rural setting.

The houses, bungalows, and apartments will be built with locally sourced materials whenever possible, including stone, white render and slate to reflect and enhance the local vernacular of Trispen and St Erme. In addition, each home will incorporate wildlife features to promote the natural habitat for bats, birds and bees.

With full permission now granted, Legacy Properties aims to begin construction later this year with the first homes available in the summer/autumn of 2026.

Legacy Properties is a family-owned property development company in Cornwall which has been delivering beautiful, sustainable homes for over 15 years.

To learn more about Legacy Properties and recent successful developments at nearby Goonhavern and Cubert, visit: www.legacyproperties.co.uk.