Watergate Bay Hotel has received planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Tregurrian Hotel site.
The wide-reaching plan, which the Watergate Bay team developed after consulting with neighbours, local communities and statutory bodies, will be delivered in up to three stages over a few years.
New initiatives to have been approved by Cornwall Council include a new Watergate Bay Beach Club, featuring a swimming pool, gym, studios and treatment rooms, and large multi-room apartments, to complement the main hotel.
Plans also include a new timber food pavilion for day visitors at Watergate Bay and a small convenience shop.
Alongside the pavilion and shop, closer to the beach and built into the natural contours of the hill, will be a collection of 12 beach loft hotel suites. A new walkway will connect them all to the main Watergate Bay Hotel building.
Will Ashworth, executive director of Watergate Bay Hotel, said: “Having listened to our neighbours, partners and local community, we are today announcing that our plans have been approved. We thank everyone for their input in this process as their views have helped evolve our vision, which will secure the sustainability and accessibility of Watergate Bay for the future – as well as maximise enjoyment of the Bay for everyone.
“This is an exciting milestone that we are now looking forward to putting into action over the next few years.”
