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Coastal Access in Cornwall from Newquay to Penzance: Natural England's proposals

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Cornwall.

Applies to England

Documents

Newquay to Penzance overview

Newquay to Penzance index map

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NQP 2: Penhale Point to St Agnes Head

NQP 3: St Agnes Head to Gwithian

NQP 4: Gwithian to Clodgy Point

NQP 5: Clodgy Point to Pendeen Watch

NQP 6: Pendeen Watch to Land’s End

NQP 7: Land’s End to Carn Barges

Newquay to Penzance habitat regulations assessment

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Newquay to Penzance nature conservation assessment

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Details

On 20 June 2019, Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Newquay and Penzance.

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Thursday, 15 August 2019. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

All representations and objections were considered before the Secretary of State made a final decision about the reports.

You can:

  • read the overview report which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
  • use the index map to find the relevant report for the length of coast you are interested in
  • open the corresponding report for more information

Outcome

On 18 August 2020, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths NQP3, NQP4, NQP7 and NQP8. .

On 6 March 2020, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths NQP1, NQP2, NQP5 and NQP6.

On 6 November 2024, sections NQP 1 (Newquay Station to Penhale Point) and NQP 2( Penhale Point to St Agnes Head) opened to the public.

Natural England will publish further details of the other approved sections in due course.

Updates to this page

Published 20 June 2019
Last updated 6 November 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added an 'Outcome' section to the page.

  2. Page updated to show the opportunity to comment on the reports has ended.

  3. First published.

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