Falmouth High Street, Cornwall changes for landmark 'Bridge'

The owners of the small flat in the bridge want to replace the existing bay window which they say is in disrepair and requires replacing as it leaks.

The owners of the flat want to change the window as it leaks (Image: Lane Architects/Cornwall Council)

The flat is a small studio flat contained within the bridge area only. The current owners bought the flat in June 2023.

They also want to install a new solar array and an additional roof window on the landmark structure.

They say the new design for the window will allow better access for maintenance to the roof, gutters and bell tower to reduce the need for external scaffolding.

They also want to create an external step-out area to increase the size of the flat.

The proposal is for a new recessed balcony area with a glass and metal balustrade framed in a hardwood “window”.

How the proposed windows and solar panels would look (Image: Lane Architects/Cornwall Council)

The design was the result of looking through a number of possible options that give the required “focal point” to replace the bay window, which needed to be structurally sound and not too expensive to build for a modest flat.

They say the proposed timber frame provides a low impact solution for the replacement bay window which is in keeping with the architectural style of “The Bridge” and The Lookout Development and also references nearby window forms within the Conservation Area.

The recessed balcony allows for maintenance access and provides a terrace area.

Other changes include a new solar array and an additional roof window the south elevation.

The north elevation also has a new conservation roof window. (Image: Paul Armstrong)

The north elevation also has a new conservation roof window.

The Bridge at the top of Falmouth High Street stands at the entrance to the town and was built by Peter DeSavary, the founder of Pendennis Shipyard, the late 1980's, early nineties as part of a re-development of the top of the town.