Secluded Cornwall site approved for new self-build homes

A barn with hay inside with a paved driveway — *This Cornwall plot could provide a new opportunity to ambitious self-builders* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

In the quiet hamlet of Trevarrick, just over a mile from Gorran Churchtown and close to Gorran Haven, a rarely available residential development site has come to market.

Set within rolling countryside and surrounded by protected landscapes, the plot already has full planning permission for three self-build, detached homes.

Opportunities of this scale and setting are hard to come by in Cornwall, and Plotfinder has highlighted this secluded site as one that will attract serious interest from those looking to build in a sought-after coastal location.

What has planning permission been granted for

Planning permission was approved by Cornwall Council in July 2024 for the construction of three detached homes.

The scheme comprises two three-bedroom properties of around 135 square metres each, alongside a larger four-bedroom house extending to approximately 165 square metres.

The consent replaces a previous Class Q approval and sets out the scale and positioning of each dwelling. Access will be taken from the highway, with shared arrangements in place, and the scheme includes garages and private gardens for all three homes.

Contemporary designs with modern materials

A metal garage with exposed pipes and a long driveway — *The largest of the homes will be a four-bedroom home* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

The approved houses feature a contemporary architectural approach, combining natural stone and timber cladding with zinc roofs.

Solar PV panels are included in the plans, bringing a future-focused element of efficiency to the rural setting.

Internally, the homes are designed with large open-plan kitchens, living and dining areas, alongside utility rooms and cloakrooms. The larger four-bedroom property will also benefit from an additional sitting room.

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How to find out more

The freehold site is being marketed at £450,000, with further information and planning documents available through the Plotfinder website.

For self-builders seeking a coastal Cornwall project with planning already secured, full details can be accessed via Plotfinder, which lists thousands of building plots and development opportunities across the UK.

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News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.