Ladycross

24 New Homes and Commercial Space

Ercle were approached in 2023 by the owners of Werrington Park in East Cornwall. The client, a large landowner in the region, was looking to explore ways to develop portions of their land to help sustainably manage the wider estate. The identified site is a redundant farm located in the village of Ladycross, which houses a series of unused barn structures.

Working to revitalise the area, the proposal outlines a comprehensive, mixed-use community development. The scheme includes 24 new houses, a village shop and cafe, alongside dedicated enterprise workspaces. Furthermore, the design delivers significant local amenities, providing a new car park and play area for the local primary school, a new public footpath linking to Yeolmbridge, and accessible woodland walks for residents and visitors.

Reflecting a strong commitment to collaborative design, the masterplan has been shaped directly by the local community over a two-year period through extensive public consultations. To ensure a carefully managed and negotiated planning process, the site has been developed in close collaboration with Cornwall Council through the successful use of a Planning Performance Agreement.