Building works to chalets

When working on a chalet at Tregonhawke, you must take into account whether planning permission is required. In general, work that affects the appearance of a building may require planning permission. There are some additional planning restrictions in force at Whitsand Bay due to it being classified as an Area of Great Landscape Value.

Shareholding chalet owners are advised that the boundaries of their properties are those as shown on their Land Registry filed plan when the freeholds were purchased in 2005. Any extension to these boundaries requires the purchase of land from TCCOA Ltd. Please therefore check that your boundaries, accessways and drainage arrangements are those which are legally authorised before commencing any works, and if intending to offer your property for sale make sure your estate agent is aware of these. This will help avoid any future difficulties.

According to the rules, all TCCOA shareholders can buy land adjacent to their properties up to a maximum of 25% of the original plot size, subject to independent valuation and with all costs met by the shareholder. If you are a TCCOA shareholder wishing to take advantage of this rule and your chalet plot has not previously been extended, please contact the Secretary via the Contacts page.

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    • For information about track access for contractors, please see the article titled Private Road and Track.

    For information about locating a skip anywhere on TCCOA land, please contact us via the contact form.

    TCCOA Ltd monitors planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council but will only raise an objection where the plans appear to conflict with the guidance for Whitsand Bay under Article 4.

    If individual chalet owners object to particular planning applications, they should take up the matter with the Council. If they believe that the application is not in accordance with the Whitsand Bay Chalets Guidance for Development Control it would be helpful if they advised the Secretary of their grounds for so believing.

    The construction of decking and fencing and the installation of solar panels or hot tubs are also likely to require planning consent, as the usual permitted development rights do not apply to chalets on Whitsand Bay. Internal work, while it may not be covered by planning legislation, should adhere to Building Regulations and other Health and Safety legislation. As always, if you are in any doubt about planning or other legislation, professional advice should be sought.

    More information about the Whitsand Bay Chalets Guidance for Development Control and planning in general can be found on the Cornwall Council website and you will find a link below.

    Cornwall County Council - planning

    Once planning permission for works has been granted, even for projects where no access over the TCCOA-owned private road and track is required, there are a number of considerations for owners and their contractors, and TCCOA has drawn up some guidance that can be downloaded below.

    Download Guidelines for Construction Works on Tregonhawke Cliff.pdf