ROSELYON

Residential Development
Location: Par, Cornwall

A Landscape-Led Residential Development

The project comprises a development of 22 new homes on the former grounds of Roselyon School, on the eastern edge of West Par, Cornwall. Set within an established woodland setting, the scheme transforms the former school grounds into a considered residential development, creating new homes while retaining the natural character and mature landscape of the site.

Working in collaboration with Legacy Properties Ltd, CAD Planning led the masterplanning and planning stages, with CAD Architects responsible for the technical design and delivery of the development. This collaborative approach provided continuity from the initial vision through to the realisation of the scheme.

A Considered Approach to Masterplanning

The layout has been shaped by the site's existing woodland, significant changes in levels and surrounding residential context. Rather than imposing a conventional housing layout, the development has been carefully arranged to work with the natural contours of the land, creating a series of homes that sit comfortably within their surroundings.

The scheme makes use of existing access routes and previously developed areas of the former school grounds, helping to retain the established landscape and minimise the impact on mature trees. The resulting arrangement provides a relatively low-density development of 22 three, four and five-bedroom homes.

Living Within the Landscape

The established woodland forms an important part of the development's identity, providing a natural setting and helping to integrate the new homes into the wider landscape. The positioning of each property has been carefully considered to make the most of available views, natural light and outlook, while maintaining privacy between neighbouring homes.

The variation in site levels also creates interest across the development, allowing the houses to respond individually to their setting rather than follow a uniform arrangement. Existing trees and vegetation provide natural screening, helping the development sit discreetly within its surroundings.

Architectural Character & Materiality

The architecture takes inspiration from the traditional character of Cornwall while introducing a contemporary approach to residential design. A varied arrangement of house types, elevations and detailing creates an individual identity for the development, establishing a cohesive but varied residential environment.

The use of natural materials, including timber cladding, helps soften the appearance of the buildings and strengthen their relationship with the surrounding woodland. Combined with more traditional Cornish materials, this creates a contemporary architectural character that feels appropriate to its setting.

From Masterplan to Delivery

Our involvement, through CAD Planning and CAD Architects, covered the project from the initial masterplanning and planning stages through to technical design and delivery. Working alongside Legacy Properties Ltd, this joined-up approach allowed the original landscape-led vision to be carried through into the detailed design and construction of the homes.

The result is a 22-home development that makes sensitive use of a former school site, creating a new residential community that responds to its woodland setting and the character of the surrounding area.

To see more of this project, visit https://legacyproperties.co.uk/all-developments/roselyon-new-homes-in-par/