This £310k overgrown plot could be transformed into two homes with sea views

A plot next to the sea in Cornwall
This Cornwall plot can be transformed into two homes (Image credit: Plotfinder)

Tangled hedges, an abandoned vintage car, and a blank canvas of overgrown land – this £310,000 plot in Sennen, Cornwall, hides the potential for two self-build homes with sweeping sea views.

From the ground level, the Atlantic stretches out across Sennen Cove, hinting at the spectacular vistas any future properties could enjoy.

While previous planning permission has lapsed, the site, which is available on Plotfinder, offers a rare chance to imagine a redevelopment on one of Cornwall’s most scenic corners.

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What the plot includes

A car park on a plot in Cornwall overlooking the sea

The overgrown plot offers an interesting opportunity to prospective self-builders (Image credit: Plotfinder)

The plot covers roughly 0.15 acres and previously supported plans for two 2–3 bedroom detached dwellings.

One end of the site contains underground tanks that have been filled and certified, while another section includes overgrowth and the remains of a vintage car.

The site also provides parking and outside space, with sea views across Sennen Cove visible from ground level.

Planning history and potential

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Outline planning permission for the construction of two detached homes was granted under reference PA22/03169 but has since lapsed. Plans from the application are available online via Cornwall Council’s planning portal.

While the previous approval shows that redevelopment has been considered, any future development would require a new planning application, assessed against current local policies.

The site lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which may influence the scope and design of future proposals.

How to buy the plot

The building plot is currently listed for £310,000 and is being offered as a single parcel of land. Interested buyers would need to make enquiries through the Plotfinder website to arrange viewings or request further details.

Prospective purchasers should also review the previous planning application and consider seeking professional advice on the likelihood of securing new permission before proceeding.

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Joseph Mullane
News Editor

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.