Grampound - New Housing Proposal

New Housing Proposal

In 2005, plans were submitted for a two-phase redevelopment of the Manor Tannery, which included a mixture of housing and possibilities for commercial and retail units in the preserved tannery buildings. A local building company, Rosemullion Homes, has an option to develop the site and adjacent land. Another company, LHC Urban Design, was commissioned to develop a master plan for the site. Its intention is to include; some social housing to rent or buy, and some low market-value housing suitable for first-time buyers.

The plan is to have a mix of housing, which would be sympathetically designed to blend in with the existing village character. However, some local people have expressed concern about the impact on the landscape. The area is designated as being of 'very high landscape value', which is one category away from Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Another concern is the biodiversity. Various ecological surveys have been taken to ensure the conservation of open space and endangered species such as bats and dormice. Movement patterns and access points is also a concern. The A390 is busy and hazardous, and funding for a bypass is unlikely. At present vehicular access to the site is at three points, all of which are narrow lanes.