Chamber Committee member, Richard Austin gives an update on the Carlyon Bay Beach development.
“After a successful public display of Phase 2, incorporating the retail and leisure areas on Crinnis beach within the main accommodation areas, I was delighted to be invited to the Shorthorn display (Phase 1) on behalf of the Chamber.
There was a good turn out on the Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September 2014 from the general public which seem to be really keen, quote: “On getting this built”.
There's some superb design and landscaping features which will complement both phases and link beautifully together, along with a nature area towards the far end with steps leading back up onto the golf course and footpath. I feel this will start getting St Austell Bay / town back on the map and can only enhance and help maintain stronger property values in and around the area, which could also improve further with the other retail and leisure development possibilities, and can’t think of anywhere else in this Country you could have such a development.
They have assured us that, though it seems like this has been going on for ages, they have been working hard behind the scenes and more formal detailed planning is being sent to the planning department, so we should know more in the next couple of months. However, they are still aiming to start clearing the site Spring 2015.
People have been worried about the perception of value, due to it having such lovely designs, and that they could be priced outside locals reach. I was informed many of these properties will be attainable to the local market conditions of St Austell /Cornwall.
Another positive note, I was so pleased to see many people walking the beach and kids playing, not only at weekends, but evenings through the week, I believe this has been helped with the arrival of Sam’s pop up restaurant. This has been invaluable addition and has seen footfall increase. A fantastic idea.
There was due to be a water sports centre appear but sadly it was a bit late in the season. HOWEVER due to the success of Sam’s, the developers hope to offer other pop up style of restaurant/cafe to other local businesses next year along with the arrival of some water sports. With people being attracted down due to these new ventures on the beach, it also gives them the opportunity to pop in and see the development plans. From people I know that have done this, they have been really surprised on how nice the designs are and even more that it is for us all to use!!
Let’s hope we can prove sceptics wrong and get this started ASAP.
St Austell in general is a ticking time bomb of positive news and possibilities not only with the beach, but the town centre and Coyte Farm, these are exciting times and let’s hope we can all work together to get this done and be proud of our area and have thriving businesses with a regular strong footfall.
Hopefully, that’s not too long!!”
