Land at St Martin, St. Martin, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1PS | Property for sale | Savills
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Land at St MartinSt. Martin, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1PS

  • New
Development land

Key features

  • Prime greenfield development site
  • With resolution to grant outline planning permission for up to 43 dwellings
  • The development is zero-rated for CIL
  • Desirable edge of town location
  • 7.13 acres (2.9 ha)
  • Freehold interest

Prime greenfield development site with resolution to grant outline planning permission for up to 43 dwellings

About this property

  • The extent of the land for sale is edged red on the site plan and the gross site area is approximately 7.13 acres (2.9 hectares).

    The site is located on the north-western outskirts of Looe, to the south of St Martin’s Road (B3252) which is one of the key arterial roads into the town from the north and north-east. The site is situated approximately 1 mile to the north of Looe town centre and 0.7 miles from Looe Train Station.

    The site currently comprises a gently sloping arable field and the proposed development will be accessed off Kimlers Way, which is a recently completed development by Barratt David Wilson Homes. Kimlers Way provides access to the B3253 (500m to the north), in turn providing direct access to the town centre and the A387 in the south-west.

    The site is bounded by the B3253 to the north, woodland to the north-west and west and residential development off Kimlers Way and Salter Close to the east.

Local information

  • Looe is a thriving coastal town located on the south-east Cornish coast at the mouth of the River Looe, approximately 8 miles south of Liskeard, 20 miles south-west of Plymouth and 42 miles north-east of Truro.
  • Looe has a rich maritime history and the picturesque Harbour, which sits at the heart of the town, is also a working fishing port. Looe provides a range of local services and amenities including a primary school, a secondary school and a doctor’s surgery. Additionally, there are a variety of independent shops and cafes, nestled around the Harbour, as well as a sandy beach which is popular amongst tourists.

Additional information

  • PLANNING - On 8th July 2024 Cornwall Council resolved to grant outline planning permission (ref: PA23/10211), subject to completion of a legal agreement, for the erection of up to 43 residential dwellings, with all matters reserved except for access. An illustrative masterplan for the proposed scheme is provided on the adjacent page,
  • Looe train station is situated in the town centre and provides direct train services to a variety of local destinations including to Liskeard, which is a main line station providing direct services to Truro, Exeter St Davids and London Paddington.
  • Newquay Airport is located about 40 miles to the north-west of Looe and provides flights to a small range of national and international destinations.