Coastal Access in Cornwall from Newquay to Penzance: Natural England's proposals
Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Cornwall.
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On 20 June 2019, Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Newquay and Penzance.
皇冠体育app opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Thursday, 15 August 2019. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.
All representations and objections were considered before the Secretary of State made a final decision about the reports.
You can:
- read the overview report which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
- use the index map to find the relevant report for the length of coast you are interested in
- open the corresponding report for more information
Outcome
On 18 August 2020, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths NQP3, NQP4, NQP7 and NQP8. .
On 6 March 2020, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths NQP1, NQP2, NQP5 and NQP6.
On 6 November 2024, Newquay Station to St Agnes Head (NQP1 and NQP2) opened to the public.
On 4 June 2025, St Agnes Head to Penzance Station (NQP3 to NQP8) opened to the public.
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Updates to this page
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Added information about the outcome of these proposals and the date the stretch opened to the public.
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Added an 'Outcome' section to the page.
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Page updated to show the opportunity to comment on the reports has ended.
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First published.