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About Nansledan
Situated at the heart of Cornwall’s famed north coast, Nansledan is a 540-acre extension to the seaside town of Newquay.
What is Nansledan?
Inspired by the vision of HM King Charles III, Nansledan is an award-winning development at the heart of Cornwall’s famed north coast. His Majesty’s vision was to create a thriving mixed-use community with homes, shops, offices, cafes/restaurants and leisure opportunities all within walkable neighbourhoods.
The development is being led and managed by the Duchy of Cornwall, which owns the majority of the land that Nansledan has been built upon. Established in 1337, the Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate that funds the public, charitable and private activities of the Duke of Cornwall and his family. The current Duke is HRH The Prince of Wales, who is the 25th Duke in the Estate’s history.
Taking its name from the revived Cornish language, Nansledan means ‘broad valley’. The development is well on its way to becoming a sustainable community of up to 4,000 new homes (including third-party land), supported by significant employment creation. Nansledan already has its own shops, schools and public spaces and will help to meet Newquay’s future needs in a complementary and sustainable manner.
History of the Masterplan
Satisfying Newquay’s future needs has long been recognised as a necessity by Cornwall Council. The urban extension at Nansledan was identified as the perfect solution to strengthen and diversify Newquay’s local economy.
In 2004, the Duchy of Cornwall commissioned the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community to conduct an Enquiry by Design public consultation over six months to ask local people what they wanted to see at Nansledan and to inform the production of a masterplan.
The masterplan and a supporting design statement were formally endorsed by Cornwall Council in 2011, and detailed planning permission for the first phase of Nansledan was granted in 2012.
Cornwall Council unanimously approved outline planning permission for the first phase of Nansledan in 2013, which included 800 new homes, a new primary school, a high street with local shops, business space, recreation field, orchard, allotments, and a new bridge over the Chapel Stream that crosses the site.
Construction of Nansledan began in 2014, and further detailed planning applications for other phases followed.
In March 2021, Cornwall Council adopted a Local Development Order for Nansledan. This sets guidelines for the development, ensuring it is of a high standard, and has reduced the number of formal planning applications required across the development. Further details on the Local Development Order are found on Cornwall Council’s planning portal.
The philosophy for Nansledan
The Duchy’s philosophy for Nansledan’s development is centred on the notion that many modern built environments have promoted fragmentation and isolation by failing to put people at the heart of the design process. Nansledan differs because it has evolved from engagement and discussion with local people so that it meets the needs of those living in it or adjacent to it.
The Masterplan
Designed as eight distinct ‘quarters’, Nansledan is being built over a number of sub-phases that are outlined by the masterplan. Construction started in 2014 and it is anticipated that the entire development will be completed by around 2045. The masterplan approach means that every aspect of Nansledan’s development has been carefully planned in advance, years ahead of construction and in consultation with the people Newquay.
Nansledan’s character quarters
Halfenten & Market Street
Halfenten is named after the fields which form the site of the town-centre quarter for Nansledan. This quarter will include Market Street and will be characterised by large, mixed use buildings with a range of retail, commercial and residential accommodation.
Kosti Veur
Kosti Veur is named after the hamlet of the same name and is characterised by a range of traditional farm buildings. It adjoins the neighbouring settlement of St Columb Minor and is towards Skol Nansledan.
Trewolek
Trewolek was the first phase of Nansledan and is immediately accessed from the square at Quintrell Road (Kresenik Pennfenten). It is a significant gateway to Nansledan and includes a small commercial centre, which will eventually extend to all sides of the Quintrell Road roundabout.
Hendra
Hendra is located across the Chapel Stream Valley from Nansledan and will form another key gateway to the town. This will be a mixed use area and will again be linked to the rest of Nansledan via the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR).
Riel
Riel is on high ground towards the eastern fringe of Nansledan, immediately adjacent to Quintrell Road and the road that heads north to Newquay Airport. It will be linked to the rest of Nansledan and Newquay via the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR) and will enjoy views over Pras Trewolek (The SANG).
Kosti Vian
Kosti Vian is located on the north side of the Chapel Stream and will be quite central in the development. Its name originates from another cluster of historic farm buildings of the same name. The area will include a community orchard leading and further allotments.
Chapelkenrhwili North
Chapelkenrhwili North lies on relatively level ground to the south of Trewolek. It includes the new primary school, Skol Nansledan, and an estate yard for Nansledan (a focus of craft apprenticeships and training). The quarter will therefore have a tangible educational focus and, being on the southern fringe of Nansledan, will feel more rural than the more central quarters.
Trevenson
Trevenson forms the northwest quarter of Nansledan adjoining Tretherras School and the eastern edge of Newquay. Two existing watercourses leading down to the Chapel Stream are key features of Trevenson.
Sustainable by design
Nansledan has been designed as an exemplary and highly sustainable community, set in a beautiful and accessible natural environment, where local wildlife and habitat is greatly enhanced for the community to enjoy.
The Duchy of Cornwall has been an influential advocate for sustainable development for many years and its core values of sustainable land stewardship is reflected throughout Nansledan and the wider Duchy of Cornwall Estate.
Through its activities, the Duchy of Cornwall aims to generate positive impacts and add value over the long term, balancing environmental, social and economic needs.
Other Duchy of Cornwall communities
Nansledan is one of a number of developments that has been managed by The Duchy of Cornwall.
All of The Duchy’s communities are built on the principles of architecture and urban planning as advocated by HM King Charles III in his book, ‘A Vision of Britain’.
Other developments include Tregunnel Hill, Tregurra Park and Poundbury.
Shops and businesses
Nansledan is home to a flourishing community of local shops, eateries and businesses. Amble through our pedestrian-friendly streets and pop in to one of the many independent shops and cafés.
Green spaces
Nansledan boasts almost 300 acres of green open spaces, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind.
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