Goldmartin Field, Mawnan Smith

Planning permission was refused by Cornwall council on two separate applications but was subsequently granted permission via a successful planning appeal, granted in March 2015.

The site is located to the west of Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, near the renowned and picturesque Helford Passage. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south of the port of Falmouth on the south coast of Cornwall and there was a substantial need for affordable housing in this high value area. The site is immediately adjacent to the existing village envelope. This site lent itself to create an ‘open village green’ at the heart of any new development, to be in keeping with the character of the existing village. The land was then sold to Taylor Wimpey who delivered 42 homes, as a cross-subsidy scheme consisting of 21 affordable homes for local people and 21 open market houses. Construction was completed in 2017.