Cornwall Council are offering dis-used chapels and cemetery buildings to the market that are no longer required for the running of the cemetery. The cemetery will continue to be open to the general public. We are looking for businesses to take on the property in order to re-purpose them.
The buildings are advertised as seen, requiring extensive repairs. This will be the responsibility of the winning applicant to undertake to bring the buildings up to a good and compliant standard. To minimise the possibility of disturbance, service lines (if not there already) should be laid under existing pathways if possible. They should also be included within the schedule of works.
All the chapels are being offered on a 15 year lease (Subject to negotiation) and subject to a rent free period in recognition of the works required. The applicant will be expected to get all necessary planning consents for their works and intended use of the property.
Planning Considerations
When you are drawing up conversion plans you will need to consider how these will fit in with the character of the building and its environment.
Normal planning, listed building and conservation area controls apply to different buildings. Planning permission will usually be needed for a change of use and listed building consent for any significant alterations to a listed building. You should contact the local planning officer to discuss your proposals as soon as possible.
What are we looking for: Businesses that are tasteful and respectful to the location
- Undertakers, chapel of rest, florists, creative arts, community projects, health, storage etc
We are not looking for
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Uses inappropriate to the location such as residential conversions, pubs, creches etc
Please follow the link to read more about Darren's Story at Barnoon Chapel.
Viewings
Please contact Tracey Rilett via email at Estatesdelivery@cornwall.gov.uk or phone 01872 322222 to arrange viewings or for any queries you have.
| Chapel | Location | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance | TR18 3DX | |
| Camborne | TR14 7PD | |
| St Austell | PL26 8TL | |
| Looe | PL13 2AP | |
| Paul | TR19 6UD |
Submitting a Tender
If you are interested in submitting a tender for any of the above properties please download a tender pack and our Heads of Terms.
Business Plan
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Schedule of works
A full specification and plans to be approved by the Landlord (in capacity of landlord and not planning permission) to be provided with before and after plans showing the works and an accompanying detailed specification.
In regard to the detailed specification of works these will need to include:
- Detailed scaled plans clearly showing the proposed alterations. These will need to include a description of the proposed construction methods, finishes and contractors methodology.
- Section details of the proposed alterations showing the construction.
- A detailed specification for the work which should include:
- Building services drawings and a schedule of works if the level of detail calls for this.
- Structural details which should include:
- Structural Engineer’s calculations and design drawings if there are any works which will affect the structure.
- Contractors Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Work methodology especially if the works affect neighbouring units.
- On completion of the works the contractor must provide Cornwall Council with all appropriate certification i.e Electrical Minor Work Certificate, Building Control Certificate, Planning etc.
Tender Scoring
Your application will be scored and undergo an internal review. We will aim to respond to all applicants with the outcome of the review by the end May 2025.