Appendix C Landscape Character Assessment TOWN FRINGE DESCRIPTION

Newquay is a north coast town, situated on cliff tops between two river valleys, the Gannel and Porth, that run east to west. The coastline is indented with many coves and projecting high rocky headlands.

The Gannel Valley, with its tidal river forms a clear edge to the south and west of the town and has an extensive beach backed by dunes at . The Porth Stream at Whipsiderry lies in a tight narrow valley on the northern edge of the urban area.

Chapel Stream and its small catchment is a shallow valley between two ridges. The majority of the urban area of Newquay is built in the Chapel Valley.

Inland of the urban area of Newquay, to the east there is good quality undulating agricultural land.

The settlement at Newquay is defined by two clear ridges that emerge from down land at Qunitrell Downs. The southern ridge runs in an east west direction, maximum height 77m. The more northerly lower ridge, approximate height 57m, runs north west from Qunitrell Downs then west from St Columb Minor. The landuse in the immediate vicinity of these ridges is a mixture of agricultural and caravan and camping sites.

The village of St Columb Minor lies to the east of Newquay. The village has a distinct identity centred around the ancient church and tightly built village centre. The village does however join Newquay with built development along the A3059 (Henver Road).

NEWQUAY TOWN FRINGE CHARACTER TYPES 1. High Cliffs High indented coastline with undeveloped dramatic headlands. On the headlands are a number of important historic features including ancient iron age settlements, burial grounds and the Huers Hut, overlooking Newquay Bay. A links golf course is situated inland to the east of Fistral Beach and contributes to the undeveloped headland landscape of the coastal urban area.

2. Steep Sided Estuary and River Valley The south side of the Gannel Valley has steep north facing slopes with a mix of pasture and scrub, the north side of the valley is developed from East Pentire to Trevemper roundabout.

Newquay Town Framework Plan Greenfield Land Assessment February 2011 The estuary forms a well defined urban edge to the south of Newquay. The Gannel valley extends east inland to Kestle Mill and beyond and remains well defined.

3. Twisted Steep Sided Valley Whipsiderry Valley is a flat bottomed valley that is largely undeveloped with good rural and maritime views. The urban fringe is clearly defined on the ridge above the valleys southern edge from St Columb Minor church to Porth. The urban form has penetrated the valley along the coast strip (approx 100m deep) with a mixture of camping and caravan on the valley bottom and hotels, self catering accommodation and residential on the south facing slopes above Porth beach.

4. Chapel Valley The valley is a shallow basin with an open aspect contained by two ridges. The valley runs north west to south east, and forms a deep “V” where it meets the Gannel Estuary. The upper reaches of the valley are generally gently sloping; there are some steeper slopes below the southern ridge south of Chapel. There are a number of scattered historic settlements in the valley (Lane, Gusti Veor, Gusti Vean and Chapel).

5. Quintrell Downs lies on productive wet downland at the eastern end of the two ridges that run west and north west to Newquay. Quintrell Downs lies on higher ground at the head of the Chapel valley and above the Gannel valley to the south and the catchment of the Porth River to the north. A former staging post and grain store Quintrell Downs now lies on an important rail and road intersection.

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Cell 1 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. 14 Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Confluence of two steep sided river valleys running from the south east and north east Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral with some scrub on steeper valley sides and flat valley bottom. Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Low Cornish hedge bank, small fields. Stunted hedgerow trees, some mature wetland trees in type valley bottom One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Low input pasture – mainly horse grazing. Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ St Columb Minor Church tower development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Porth river converges with smaller stream from north east. Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type The cell includes significant area of urban edge from St Columb Minor to Porth development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Power lines run from Porth north east inland toward Trevelgue campsite. Sewerage pumping In between scores have features station at Porth. potential for some types of development with careful nd mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or St Columb Minor church tower (2 highest in Cornwall) is a prominent landmark and part of study may be required cultural features the St Columb Minor conservation area.

Vernacular (use of local Distinctive golden local stone used in village centre in St Columb Minor NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other B3276 (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Tracks along line of footpath / bridleway Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Cycle Route 32 just enters the southern extremities of the cell. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Footpaths and bridleways traverse the cell from south to north and east to west. Informal paths Siginificant number of informal paths on land adjacent ot Porth. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Prominent from Towan Head and A3059 approach from (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of The main Porth river valley is largely complete with minor urban intrusions along the landscape ridgeline to the south. The hotel accommodation on the coast road north out of town is prominent from most of the cell. Trevelgue campsite which is accessed through the cell but outside the cell boundary to the north is not visible from any of the key view points in the cell.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) The cell is relatively tranquil given its proximity to the coast. There is some background noise from the coast road B3276 and the A3059, this varies with time of day and season. how is the landscape An exposed quite sculptural “U” shaped river valley. Far reaching views in all experienced? directions.

Key sources / visual or At the western extremity of the cell the coast road from Porth to Watergate. A3059 noise (both within and at the south east extremity of the cell. Church bells (six of). Prevailing winds are outside the cell) from the west which will carry noise from the urban and beach area.

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Cell 2 borders cell 1 to the south, the boundary falling along the old road into St adjacent cell? Columb Minor from the A3059.

Photograph numbers 14 photos from five viewpoints

Other Information

The cell contains an Area of Great Landscape Value near the coast, Grade 2 agricultural land is also identified in the north west of the cell. There is a significant area of flood zone along the valley bottom along the entire length of the cell.

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`CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; Cell 2 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Gently sloping river valley Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish bank hedge tightly trimmed and uniform across cell. type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Arable and pasture Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Cell borders St Columb Minor cemetary development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cells northern boundary borders the Porth River Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type The cell has some urban fringe bordering St Columb Minor. There is one farm Trewollack development with located in the centre of the cell mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade One chimney located in the bottom of the valley. ??? In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful th mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Rialton Vicarage is listed. Chimney in the valley bottom likely dating from the 19 century. study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Farmstead (Trewollack) a number of stone built buildings . NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other The cells western boundary is the A3058 (see previous matrix) Railways Farm/ Private tracks Farm track to Trewollack runs across the middle of the cell Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Route 32 runs along the northern boundary of the cell. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW No designated rights of way within the cell Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Cell highly visible on the approach to Newquay from (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of The cell forms a pastoral landscape with elements urban and industrial activity in the landscape form of the St Columb Minor cemetery and chimney in the valley bottom.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) On the A3058 there is not a great deal of tranquillity. Further into the cell and along the stream there will be more tranquillity.

How is the landscape The landscape is simple and uncluttered, the western side of a wide “v” shaped experienced? valley.

Key sources / visual or Consider wind direction, weather conditions and seasonality, significance/ proximity noise (both within and of source outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to The cell includes the spur that leads up to St Columb Minor adjacent to cell 1, this is adjacent cell? a prominent feature in the landscape. At the south eastern end of the cell the boundary with Cell 3 is much less distinct and is where the landform is in transition from river valley to headwaters (of the Porth Stream)

Photograph numbers Eight photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

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Cell 3 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Flat and gently undulating. Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral, small area of woodland Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge bank well trimmed. type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Arable and woodland Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ No significant landscape features development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses No significant streams or rivers Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type The cell is bounded by the Newquay branchline to the south. There is also a small amount of development with urban edge (linear) mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Railway line, small quarry to the east of the site. In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or None study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone, building types, hedge styles/ gate posts/ field thresholds NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other A3058 to the west (see previous matrix) Railways Newquay branchline to the south Farm/ Private tracks Private track to Bejowan Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW None marked Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) ntermittent (medium) Western edge of cell prominent from the A3058 but otherwise intermittent

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of The land is on the edge of Quintrell Downs, intensively farmed, with minor intrusion landscape along the A 3058 from the village.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Visually the cell is pastoral. Noise from A3058 prominent.

how is the landscape The cell is quite exposed in the west with little mature vegetation. There is more experienced? cover in the east of the cell with some woodland.

Key sources / visual or Prevailing winds are from the west which would expose the cell to the noise fromteh noise (both within and A3058 outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to The cell has a more direct relationship with Quintrell Downs, though is separated adjacent cell? from it by the railway line. Development from Quintrell Downs has traversed the railway line with approx 10 dwellings bordering the A3058 at the western edge of he cell.

Photograph numbers Four photos from one view point

Other Information

There are historic plans for a relief road to the north of the railway line, through the cell.

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Cell 4 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Flat and gently undulating, sloping to the south east. Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Rough grazing / scrub / abandoned building sites Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Small fields overgrown / mature trees in hedgerows. Cell includes an area of Common Land type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Grazing although extensive and absent completely in some fileds. Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Common land development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Land descends to Kestle Mill which is at the headwaters of the Gannel. Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Urban edge with a number of abandoned building plots and boarded up chalets / clubs. development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Abandoned boarded up buildings In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Common land study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other The cell lies between the A392 and the A3058 (see previous matrix) Railways The branch line borders the northern edge of the cell Farm/ Private tracks A metalled track runs through the cell from north to south Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW A triangle of well used footpaths/ bridleways at the centre of the cell Informal paths A number of informal paths across rough grazing fields and abandoned building plots Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Limited visibility from existing settlement or adjacent roads

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Although well used the cell has an abandoned feel in land use terms due to landscape abandoned sites and boarded up buildings.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) The cell is calm and undisturbed with some background noise from neighbouring roads.

how is the landscape Sheltered and enclosed, small field and high hedges give a secluded feel. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Roads to the north and west, occasional trains to the north noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Reasonable well separated from neighbouring cells with little or no commonanlity – adjacent cell? cell 3 to the north, and cell 9 to the west.

Photograph numbers Four photos from two view points

Other Information

There is a current PA to develop the Sunnyside caravan park. Abandoned building plots have a planning history …..?

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Cell 5 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Flat gently sloping Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Low well trimmed Cornish hedge bank type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Arable Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Railway branchline development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Head of Chapel valley Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type North and western edge of Quintrell Downs, little other development apart from railway line in development with cell. mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Railway line In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Chapel cluster study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone. NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Cell bounded to the north by the A3058 and south by A392 (see previous matrix) Railways Branchline runs through cell Farm/ Private tracks Farm tracks from Chapel to the north of railway line Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Footpath to the south of railway line to the A392 Informal paths None known Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance High visibility from Newquay and adjacent roads. Not visible from inland (east) (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of As the upper reaches of the Chapel stream relatively intact even the railway line landscape does not have major impact.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) The noise from neighbouring roads is ever present, though wind direction would lessen its significance.

how is the landscape Exposed and uncluttered experienced?

Key sources / visual or Roads and railway line border and bisect the cell noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Strong relationship with cells 6 and 8 as together they form a nature bowl around adjacent cell? the Chapel stream

Photograph numbers Three photos from one viewpoint

Other Information

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Cell 6 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Shallow uniform south facing valley side. Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge bank well trimmed, towards the Chapel stream hedges more mature with taller type trees and bushes. One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Arable, grazing Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Barrows south of Tretherras School development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cell borders the Chapel Stream Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Urban edge to the north and west, isolated farmsteads at Gusti Veor and Gusti Vean. development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Tretherras School In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Listing at Gusti Vean. study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone, building types, hedge styles/ gate posts/ field thresholds NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other A3058 to the north of the cell (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Farm tracks between Gusti Vean and Gusti Veor Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW From St Columb Minor south to Chapel. Footpath from Road west toward Trenance Leisure Park Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance High from Newquay Town, and from parts of the A392. (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Landscape is reasonably intact with minor intrusions form the west. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Noise and light from Newquay will be evident through out most of the cell.

how is the landscape A simple fairly exposed valley side. experienced?

Key sources / visual or The town is close and with the Trencreek Road and Henver Road running adjacent to noise (both within and the cells western and northern boundaries respectively. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Has a strong relationship with cell 8 and cell 5, together forming a shallow bowl information relating to around the Chapel Stream. adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers Eight photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

Part of the Duchy backed growth area, some outline PA granted within the cell.

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Cell 7 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newquay and Coast Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform A series of headlands to the north of town Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Open space grassland Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Some remnants of hedges but largely open and exposed grassland type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Open space Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Iron age fort on Trevelgue Head development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cliff and coastline Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features Settlement type Some tourist related development, mini golf, zip wire and car park. Urban edge and an Greatest potential for undeveloped site to the north of Porth Beach development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Cliff top activity trail at Lusty Glaze – including zip wire onto beach (summer only) In between scores have features potential for some types of

development with careful Distinctive historic or Iron age fort and borrows. mitigation, further detailed cultural features study may be required

Vernacular (use of local Little / no trace of vernacular in existing development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity NB. All development combine Landscape Character requires mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Little penetration into the cell by roads as they are open access (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks All land in cell (apart from cliff slopes) are accessible Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW The coast path runs along the length of the cell from north to south Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Very highly visible from the town and the coast to the north (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Landscape is intact and an an important part of Newquays landscape image. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Noise and light from town, but dominant influence beach and sea.

how is the landscape Dramatic cliff top access and views of town and sea. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Roads through town back the cell to the south but due to the prevailing on shore noise (both within and winds do not dominate the sensory experience in the cell outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Cell 1 is highly visible from the north end of the cell. Relates most strongly with Cell information relating to 11 Towan Head and the Huers Hut. adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers Six photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

A key landscape feature for the town of Newquay, undeveloped headlands with public access define the essence of the original Victorian visitor experience of seaside towns like Newquay. Headlands still used extensively for promenading.

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Cell 8 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform North facing side of shallow valley Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Low Cornish hedge banks well trimmed though more mature hedge rows in valley bottom. type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Arable grazing Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Chapel hamlet development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cell borders on Chapel Stream Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features Settlement type Urban edge to the west, Chapel hamlet Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Railway line and ford over ChapeL Stream In between scores have features potential for some types of

development with careful Distinctive historic or None known mitigation, further detailed cultural features study may be required

Vernacular (use of local Local stone materials) For Landscape Sensitivity NB. All development combine Landscape Character requires mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other The road is bounded by the Trencreek Road to the west and the A 392 to the south (see previous matrix) Railways Branch line bisects the cell from east to west Farm/ Private tracks None Mapped Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Footpath from Trencreek road south east to A392 Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) ntermittent (medium) Visible from the St Columb Minor and A 3058

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Reasonably intact as part of the Chapel Stream bowl. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Noise and light from town, and noise from surrounding roads

how is the landscape Mainly views of the Chapel Stream experienced?

Key sources / visual or Noise from roads and town will be evident prevailing winds from town side (west) noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Key relationship with cell 6 on the other side of the Chapel Stream. Also with Cell 5 information relating to forming the bowl around the Chapel Stream adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers More photos needed from Chapel and Hendra camp site

Other Information

Masterplanned as part of the Growth Area. Trencreek Relief Road planned to come in from the south.

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Cell 9 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform South facing undulating river valley Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge bank some mature trees type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Hendra Tourist Park in the centre of the cell, arable to the east and grazing in the west Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Isolated historic farms development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cell borders the north bank of the Gannel river Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features Settlement type Scattered rural dwellings, tourist park at Hendra Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Hendra Tourist Park In between scores have features potential for some types of

development with careful Distinctive historic or Listed building at Trethiggy, dismantled railway line Leading to Trevithick Manor from the mitigation, further detailed cultural features south east. study may be required

Vernacular (use of local Local stone materials) For Landscape Sensitivity NB. All development combine Landscape Character requires mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other The cell is bounded by the A 392 to the north (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Several unadopted tracks across the cell mostly from north to south Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Footpath from Trethiggy to Manuels. Mill to Trevilley and short path from Kings Head to Higher Trevilley. Informal paths Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Limited visibility as faces away from town and is not overlooked by either A392 – runs along ridge, some visibility from A 3075 approaching from the west Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Intact and pastoral landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Quiet little penetration of sound or light from nearest settlements and roads how is the landscape Part of the Gannel River Valley catchment experienced?

Key sources / visual or A3075 to the west will be the most dominant noise source. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Key relationship is with cell 10 and the proposed development at Trevithick Manor information relating to adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers Seven photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

Hendra Tourist Park is the dominant development within the cell and how it develops will have the most likely influence on Landscape.

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CELL 10 ASSESSOR; DATE; Sheet number;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Newquay and Perranporth Coast Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Undulating hillside with some steeper slopes Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral and urban fringe Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Hedgerows largely intact, small fields hedges with some mature trees and bushes type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Small amount of arable, mainly grazing Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Borders the Gannel Estuary to the west development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Gannel estuary to the west Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Urban edge with residential, industrial and retail influences development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade A392 runs through the centre of the cell, Morrisons superstore. In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Disused railway line runs south to north Trevithick Manor study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local No distinctive built character NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other A393 from east to west through centre of cell and Trevemper Road runs along west (see previous matrix) boundary of cell. Railways Disused railway line formerly linking to Perranporth Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Farm track from urban edge at to Gannel estuary Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways Cornish Way From Treninnick to the A392 and both north and south from Lane PROW Two paths from Treninnick. Footpath between treninnick road running north east to railway line. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Informal paths Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) ntermittent (medium) Some prominence on approach from the south along A392. West of cell visible from along the Gannel Estuary

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Fractured by road and railway essentially dividing the cell into three parcels landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Significant intrusion from urban fringe and roads - Low

how is the landscape Relatively exposed urban fringe experienced?

Key sources / visual or Landforms is exposed to the prevailing westerly winds and open to the Gannel noise (both within and estuary. Western part of cell exposed, eastern part of cell sheltered. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Key relationship with cell 9 which continues along the northern bank of the Gannel adjacent cell? River

Photograph numbers More photos needed from Trevemper Roundabout and Morrisons roundabout.

Other Information

Cell is subject to substaintial development pressures with a number of outlined and detailed planning applications approved. A392 dominates cell and makes accessibility for development feasible.

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CELL 11 ASSESSOR; DATE; Sheet number;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area Newquay and Perranporth Coast Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Undulating cliff top and headland plateau Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Public Open space, golf course and Hotel grounds Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Well managed and maintained grassland. type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Recreational Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Golf course, Headland Hotel, development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses None Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Urban edge recreational use. development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Recreation associated buildings, hotel, restaurant, In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Former Lifeboat station and lookout on Towan Head study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone, and red brick for Headland Hotel NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other None (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Golf course Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Proposed cycle routes to Fistral beach Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Across golf course and coast path around Towan Head Informal paths Many along coastal fringe. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Very prominent from town itself and adjacent coastline (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of The landscape is relatively intact and an important feature of Neeqya townscape – landscape undeveloped headlands.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Wild and relatively unspoilt, not tranquil but of high value.

how is the landscape Mainly on foot or from car parks with good views. Exposed and windswept. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Prevailing westerly winds mean the dominant sound is that of the sea and surf. noise (both within and Significant light pollution from town. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Cells 7 and 14 are the key cells. Together they form a series of headlands which are adjacent cell? intrinsic to Newquay’s landscape character.

Photograph numbers Five photos from three view points

Other Information

This cell includes the most iconic features of Newquay’s landscape and as such is of very high value.

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CELL 12 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Southern bank of the Gannel Estuary forms one long ridge that runs from east to west Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral on upper slopes, nearer the estuary scrub Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge bank well trimmed type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Pasture and arable Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Treringey Round is a large scheduled ancient monument development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses South bank of the Gannel Estuary Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Rural with scattered intermittent clusters development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade None In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Treringey Round study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Local stone at scattered farmsteads NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other None (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Track runs the length of cell Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways None Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW South west Coast path runs the length of cell Informal paths Along the mean high water mark. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Very prominent from the Pentire area of Newquay and also from the A392 (high) approaching south Newquay from the East

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete, an undeveloped an important rural edge to the south bank of the Gannel. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Calm and undisturbed, some very tranquil areas near the forshore/ estuary. Siginificant light pollution from Newquay town

how is the landscape Varied, at times exposed and windswept, elsewhere sheltered. The cell is accessible experienced? only on foot.

Key sources / visual or Prevailing westerly winds means some noise may penetrate the cell from the static noise (both within and camp site at Penpol outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Cell 13 is very similarly positioned south of the Gannel Estuary. Cells 9 and 10 information relating to separated by the Gannel and main roads mark the transition to a more urban adjacent cell? environment.

Photograph numbers Eight photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

A footbridge across the Gannel allows foot access to the foreshore along the south bank of the estuary this is very well used.

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CELL 13 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area Newquay and Perranporth Coast. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform A uniform knoll or hillock on the south bank of the Gannel Estuary Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral, grassland and static caravan and campsite. Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Pasture and campsite Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Scheduled ancient monument a restored Celtic cross development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Ford and stream into the Gannel Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Mainly rural with campsite development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Campsite In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Celtic cross and quays on Estuary that used to service a disused quarry. study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Very little NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other None (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Camsite tracks Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways None Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW None Informal paths Within campsite Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Very prominent site especially from Pentire (high) ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Somewhat degraded by the Penpol campsite landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Out of season calm and tranquil this is likely to be very different in season with a lot more ambient noise from people and vehicles and signigicant light pollution visible from Newquay.

how is the landscape On higher ground remote and windswept nearer the foreshore tranquil and calm. experienced?

Key sources / visual or The prevailing westerly winds are dominant noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Key relationship with Cell 12 which forms the part fo the same landform to the south adjacent cell? of the Gannel Estuary.

Photograph numbers Six photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

There is a building conservation area in the centre of Crantock immediately to the south of the cell.

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CELL 14 ASSESSOR; DATE; SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape Overall Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Landscape Landscape Character Area Newquay and Perranporth Coast. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Headland and cliff slope Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) H / M / L H / M / L = Vegetation cover/ trees Maritime grassland Overall Landscape Assessment (1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Low Cornish hedge bank with limited vegetation mainly grasses. type One colour for each cell/ sub cell Land use Open space Include notes on the most suitable type of Distinctive landscape/ Scheduled ancient monuments development if this seems historic features relevant

Water bodies/ courses Cliff slope to sea. Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red

Settlement/ Built Features Greatest potential for Settlement type Urban edge to headland development with mitigation- 2 Green

Distinctive manmade Car park, mini golf course and footpaths In between scores have features potential for some types of development with careful mitigation, further detailed Distinctive historic or Scheduled ancient monuments study may be required cultural features

Vernacular (use of local Little NB. All development materials) For Landscape Sensitivity requires mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other None (see previous matrix) Railways None Farm/ Private tracks Private track down coast to Lewennick Lodge Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) PROW Coast path Informal paths Numorous Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Very prominent from north and south and also visible from Town (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Headland is reasonably intact though car parking and Restaurant at Lewennack are landscape visible

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) The prevailing westerly wind will have the most significant effect, only tranquil when the winds are light

how is the landscape Mainly an exposed noisy headland experienced?

Key sources / visual or The sea is likely to be the most significant source of noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Key relationship with cell 11 and cell 7 – the other headlands that jut from the urban adjacent cell? area of Newquay

Photograph numbers Six photos from three viewpoints

Other Information

Very popular and well used recreational space through out the year.

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Newquay Merged Cell A – Growth Area ASSESSOR; Melissa Ralph DATE; March 2011

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability Sensitivity to Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Shallow contained valley basin bisected by Chapel Stream which runs in a northwest direction. Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Gently graded south to southwest and north facing slopes to either side. The cell traverses Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) the low shallow ridge to the south of St Columb Minor and includes gently sloping east facing M H M = land above the Porth Stream network. Overall Landscape Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral Overall Cell A is of The Chapel Although much Assessment (1-10) medium value with no Valley is a key of Cell A is highly Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedge banks and hedges are low and well trimmed in upper slopes. Towards the landscape designations element in the visible from type Chapel Stream hedges are wider and more mature with taller trees and small belts of scrubby and a low level of Town Fringe. existing Most sensitive to vegetation. community use development, development - 10 Red

apparent. Cell A is a there appears to Land use Arable, grazing reasonably intact be good scope Least sensitive to

landscape with urban for appropriate development with Distinctive landscape/ Cell borders St Columb Minor cemetery to the north. Barrows lies to south of Tretherras fringe to the west and mitigation eg mitigation- 2 Green historic features School, to west of cell A. Remnants of an ancient field system near Trencreek. north. new tree belts

and small Whilst all scores have Water bodies/ courses Cell is bisected by the Chapel Stream Gusti Veor = Area of copses. potential for some types of

Special Character. development with careful Settlement/ Built Features Gusti Vean is a listed mitigation, further detailed Settlement type Urban edge to the north and west (Newquay Laneand St Columb Minor). Isolated historic farm. study may be required and farmsteads at Gusti Veor and Gusti Vean. Cell adjacent to hamlet of Chapel. the conclusion on higher scoring landscapes maybe Distinctive manmade Tretherras Secondary School adjacent to northwest corner of cell. A3058 cuts across eastern that these areas should be features part of cell. Newquay branchline winds through southern part of cell. safeguarded

Distinctive historic or Hamlet of Chapel adjacent to eastern edge of cell. Historic farmsteads at Gusti Veor and cultural features Gusti Vean (listed). Remnants of ancient field system near Trencreek. NB. All development requires mitigation

Vernacular (use of local Local stone, building types, hedge stiles, gate posts associated with historic Gusti Vean and materials) Gusti Veor Farms. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other A3058 ridge top road (Quintrell or North Road) cuts through eastern part of cell. Cell is (see previous matrix) bounded to South by A392 ridge top road. A3059 (Henver Road) borders north side and Merged Cell A Trevenson Road (B 3276) borders western side. Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways Newquay branch line winds through the cell (east to west) to the south of Chapel Stream. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 7 Halt at Quintrell Downs and station at Newquay. Farm/ Private tracks Farm track runs between Gusti Vean and Gusti Veor (mapped as Quintrell Lane) OLS = 4 Medium / High

Cycleways National cycle network route number 32 runs near cell A, through Lane to southwest and through St Columb Minor to the noth.

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PROW Footpath runs north to south between St Columb Minor to Chapel, this continues outside cell A from Chapel southeast to A392. Footpath between Trencreek and Hendra Tourist Park/A392 borders southwest corner of cell.

Informal paths

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Cell A highly visible from Newquay and Trevenson Road (B3276) looking east. Cell (high) highly visible from parts of A392 looking north and from S3058 looking west. ntermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Call A is reasonably intact as the Chapel Stream valley, pastoral landscape with an landscape urban fringe to the north and west, with minor intrusions from the west.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Low tranquillity with noise and light from Newquay, evident throughout most of cell A. Constant background road noise from A392 and A3058, with higher noise levels during the holiday season.

how is the landscape Cell A is a simple fairly exposed uncluttered shalley valley. Cell A also includes land experienced? over the ridge with east facing slopes exposed and visible from some distance inland.

Key sources / visual or Noise and light from Newquay evident throughout most of Cell A. Cell is bounded on noise (both within and three sides with roads, Trevenson Road (B 3276) to the west, A3058 to the north outside the cell) and A392 to the south. The A roads are a source of constant background noise with much heavier traffic during the holiday season. Newquay branchline runs through the site, but lies at grade and causes little disturbance.

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key The cell contains all of the proposed growth area for Newquay. Trencreek Relief information relating to Road is planned to cross cell A from the south to the north east. adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers Photos View Point 1-3 – East from B3276 View Point 4-6 – West – land between the two ridge roads View Point 7 – South – across open rolling farmland View Point 8 – East – from A3050 towards Rialton Road Other Information

The cell contains all of the proposed growth area

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Newquay Merged Cell B – Quintrell Downs ASSESSOR; Melissa Ralph DATE; January 2011

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability Sensitivity to Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Newlyn Downs Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Flat gently sloping plateau at the head of the Chapel Valley. Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral and arable land. L/M M L = Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Low well trimmed Cornish hedge bank with few mature trees. No designations. 2 main roads Locally visible Assessment (1-10) type bisect the cell. seen from Land use Arable, grade 3 agricultural land Very low use by Urban edge and neighbouring community. railway line also roads. Most sensitive to Distinctive landscape/ Railway branchline runs adjacent and through cell. The cell is adjacent to an a major development - 10 Red historic features unscheduled site of historic interest to the west (near Manuels Farm). Grade 3 agricultural influence. land. Least sensitive to Water bodies/ courses No watercourses, although includes land in three river catchments, at the head of development with Chapel Valley, a stream that flows into the Porth River and The Gannel. mitigation- 2 Green

Whilst all scores have Settlement/ Built Features potential for some types of Settlement type North and western edge of Quintrell Downs, little other development apart from railway line development with careful and A3058 and A392. mitigation, further detailed

study may be required and Distinctive manmade Newquay to Par branch railway line. A3058 and A392 roads. the conclusion on higher features scoring landscapes maybe

that these areas should be Chapel farmstead on railway line (to west of cell B) Little Bejowan Farm. Distinctive historic or safeguarded cultural features

NB. All development requires mitigation

Vernacular (use of local Local stone in hedges. materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Cell divided by A3058 and A392. (see previous matrix) Railways Newquay to Par branchline runs through cell. Merged Cell B Farm/ Private tracks Farm tracks from main roads to Chapel and Little Bejowan to the north of the railway line. Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways None Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 4 PROW Footpath to the south of Quintrell Downs to the A392 OLS = 2 Medium/Low Informal paths None known

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) Land in the Capel valley is visible from Newquay and adjacent roads. Land to the north of Quintrell Downs visible from A392, though only locally. Land to the west of Quintrell downs is visible from A3058 locally. Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Landscape is relatively intact, though field boundaries are well trimmed with few landscape mature trees. The railway line does not have major impact, as it runs close to natural grade. Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) The noise from neighbouring A3058 and A392 roads is ever present. how is the landscape Exposed and uncluttered arable farmland. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Roads and railway line bisect the cell. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Strong relationship with remainder of cells 5, 2 and 9a. information relating to adjacent cell? Photograph numbers Photos View Point 1 – East towards Chapel View Point 2 – North towards St Columb Minor View Point 3-4 – West towards Newquay and east over farmland plateau.

Other Information

Land included in the cell to the south west of Quintrell Downs has planning approval for mixed use development.

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Newquay Merged Cell C ASSESSOR; Melissa Ralph DATE; March 2011 Trevithick and Tregollan

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability Sensitivity to Accept Change Landscape Newquay and Perranporth Coast Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Undulating hillside with some steeper slopes. West and south west facing slopes from 60m Score Score Landscape Value (1-3) + down to 5m above sea level. Landscape Sensitivity (1-5) L L M = Overall Landscape Vegetation cover/ trees Pastoral and urban fringe May have archaeological Mixed visible Assessment (1-10) interest (Trevithick Highly visible Field pattern/ boundary Hedgerows largely intact, small fields, hedges with some mature trees and shrubs. Manor). from Gannel type Used by community in Most sensitive to fields above Gannel. development - 10 Red Land use Small amount of arable, mainly grazing land. Intrusion into N part cell, but none in lower Least sensitive to Distinctive landscape/ Borders The Gannel River to the south and west area to South. development with historic features mitigation- 2 Green

Water bodies/ courses The Gannel estuary/ river to the west and south Whilst all scores have potential for some types of development with careful Settlement/ Built Features mitigation, further detailed Settlement type Newquay urban edge with residential, industrial and retail areas to the north of Cell C. The study may be required and cell borders Lane, to the north east of the cell. the conclusion on higher scoring landscapes maybe Distinctive manmade A392 runs through the centre of the cell, Morrisons superstore. that these areas should be features safeguarded Distinctive historic or Disused railway line runs south to north through Trevithick Manor. This route used to connect cultural features Newquay to Perranporth. NB. All development requires mitigation

Vernacular (use of local No distinctive built character. Trevithick Manor is a historic granite property. materials) For Landscape Sensitivity Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character A Road/ B Road/ other A392 from east to west through centre of cell and becomes Trevemper Road as it Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity runs along west boundary of cell. A small lane runs from Lane towards Trerice, (see previous matrix) along east side of cell. Merged Cell C Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways Disused railway line formerly linking to Perranporth Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 3 Farm/ Private tracks Farm track from urban edge at Treninnick to Gannel estuary Cycleways Cornish Way From Treninnick to the A392 and both north and south from Lane Score Medium/Low (2) PROW Two paths from Treninnick. Footpath south of A392 little used. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) Some prominence on approach from the south along A3075 towards Trevemper roundabout. West of cell visible from along the Gannel Estuary

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Fractured by road and development essentially dividing the cell into three parcels landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Significant intrusion from urban fringe and roads – Low tranquillity due to visual and noise disturbance.

How is the landscape Relatively exposed urban fringe experienced?

Key sources / visual or Landform is exposed to the prevailing westerly winds and open to the The Gannel noise (both within and estuary. Western part of cell exposed, eastern part of cell sheltered. outside the cell) A392 is a source of constant heavy traffic noise. Retail and industrial development is a visual disturbance.

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Key relationship with cell 9 which continues along the northern bank of the The adjacent cell? Gannel River.

Photograph numbers Photos View Point 1 – west along A392. towards Trevemper Roundabout. View Point 2 – north west across cell towards Newquay.

Other Information

Cell is subject to substantial development pressures with a number of outlined and detailed planning applications approved. A392 and junctions at Trevemper and Treloggan dominate cell.

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NEWQUAY AND ST. COLUMB

Historic environment character

The visual and physical attributes for this Community Network Area (CNA) have been summarised within the Cornwall and isles of Scilly Landscape Character Study (CSLCS), incorporating largely CA14 and CA15, with small areas of CA18 and CA19 on the northern edge of the area. (See links at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=19002 )

The summary descriptions within the CSLCS give a broad-brush analysis of historic character and landscape, but with the following caveats:

1. It is crucial to recognise that the historic landscapes of the area are shared with neighbouring CNAs. Management decisions within these zones cannot be made in isolation without considering the effects on those adjoining areas - in particular the two broad areas (coastal zone and Newlyn Downs) which extend to the south and west.

2. This is an area broadly divide in two; a rich, anciently farmed landscape lies along and just off the coast, deep valleys give access from the coast inland, a focus of prehistoric and mediaeval settlement. Despite the spread of Newquay, this area still contains a remarkable density of often unusual and very significant archaeological sites, field systems, settlement patterns visible as cropmarks. The rich farmland is coming under development pressure and pressure for field subdivision. Along the coast a whole series of unenclosed headlands is important for leisure, for landscape, for containing spreading urbanisation, but also for a wealth of archaeological sites including a prehistoric cliff castles and barrow cemeteries. As with all of this northern coast, airfield and military installations play a significant role in the historic environment eg. RAF St Mawgan.

3. Much of the area to the east and south was formerly broad open downland, enclosed in the later periods with dispersed, big farms; St Columb Major appears to be a late medieval foundation, perhaps marking the earliest phase of large scale enclosure of the area, and more like one of the moor-edge towns on the fringes of or Dartmoor in origin.

4. This area is markedly less affected by industrialisation than many others in Cornwall - although there are individual sites, and Newquay became an industrial port in the C19. Both industrial and tourist growth was associated with the railways and developing communications, often against the grain of the topography, and has left a legacy of built assets, road and rail bridges, engineering etc. (including St Columb itself -a 'staging post' town).

5. Despite the ravages of modern development in Newquay, it retains much important historic fabric and townscape, not least associated with tourism, although many of the large and fine C19 hotels are now under threat. This is an area of good urban/village environments - often spreading along valleys - St Columb is an outstanding historic urban environment, not least because of its hill-top setting which needs protection form unregulated development on its outskirts.

6. The coastline here is less altered by industrial and military activity than elsewhere, although more so by tourism than almost anywhere else in Version 2, 20.04.2011

Cornwall; the maritime heritage issues are largely related to Newquay harbour and its immediate off- and on-shore setting (wrecks/landmarks etc.), although the creek side quays and landing places along the Gannel, and historic role of Porth and Mawgan Porth need further investigation. Coastal erosion and pressure on the coastal footpath may affect archaeological sites such as the numerous Bronze Age barrows that dot the cliff tops in this area.

7. While the CSLCS gives a reasonable overview of the character of these broad areas, greater refinement from an HE point of view is required in dealing with site specific proposals and issues. The adjacent Newlyn Downs area has seen a pilot study for HLC revision which has revealed a greater complexity of field and settlement patterns and archaeological potential based on the long time-depth associated with such Anciently Enclosed Land. A similar study might reveal unexpected wealth of potential in the late-enclosed lands south-east of Newquay.

Evidence base

Ó Conservation Area Appraisals/Statements – St Columb Major. A link to these can be found at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=17377

Ó Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan - St Columb Major. A link to these can be found at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=17377

Ó Extensive Urban Survey – Newquay. A link to these can be found at http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/

Ó Large scale archaeological investigations and excavations eg. A30 excavations; Trevelgue Head; Atlantic Road, Newquay. For further information contact The Cornwall & Scilly Historic Environment Record which contains details of over 50,000 archaeological and historical sites, monuments, buildings, artefacts and landscapes. It can now be searched online via the Heritage Gateway For further information see http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8528 Many reports can be accessed as grey literature through the CC Intranet mapping pages and through the mapping link at http://www.historic- cornwall.org.uk/

Ó Gannel Estuary Survey. For further information contact The Cornwall & Scilly Historic Environment Record Many reports can be accessed as grey literature through the CC Intranet mapping pages and through the mapping link at http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/

Ó Historic Landscape Characterisation. See link at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=22352

Missing Evidence

Ó Conservation Area designations - Newquay

Ó Conservation Area appraisals - St Mawgan

Ó history and appraisals of recently enclosed lands

Ó Full area based archaeological assessment of area

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Ó Sea level rise affecting Newquay harbour

Ó Development pressures, particularly around Newquay

Ó The headlands -increasingly under threat as open spaces

Ó Lack of understanding just how remarkable the archaeology resource around Newquay itself is -'astonishing' in the Cornish context

Major Heritage at Risk

Ó Newquay hotels and historic tourist-related buildings

Ó The headlands

Ó Archaeological sites and field systems around Newquay

Ó St Columb townscape

Ó Chapels

Ó Lanherne Priory

Current Projects

Ó Newquay airport historic appraisal

Proposed projects depending on resources

Ó Conservation Area designation and appraisal

Ó Higher Level Stewardship schemes (HLS) schemes

Ó Ports and Harbours project, quays and landing places

Ó Recording of maritime features as part of Coastal zone assessment

Ó Buildings at Risk management

Ó Historic Landscape Characterisation revisions

Ó St Columb townscape heritage initiative

Ó Studies of tourism related buildings and townscape

Ó Shop fronts guidance

Ó owned green (historic) spaces

Ó Council owned highway heritage assets

Ó Cornish Character project to look at heritage assets and local distinctiveness

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