Plans for Altitude Snow Park dry ski slope in Cornwall at Par

The proposed site for the development, which was put in by Situ8 on behalf of Dan Olford, sits on land north east of East Crinnis Farm, near Biscovey Academy School in Par.

The application for the site, called Altitude Snow Park, has been sent for approval and would include three ski slopes, a visitor centre and associated parking and access, as well as a play area for Biscovey school and six self-build residential plots.

The three slopes proposed for the site would include beginner, intermediate and advanced runs.

It applicants have claimed it will be the biggest of its kind in the south west. 

The application also states "the ski slope, would be the first of its kind in Cornwall, and presents a unique and desirable attraction for the local Par and St Austell, which would potentially attract visitors from further afield."

Plans detail how the car park would include spaces for 213 cars and 15 disabled spaces as well as room for four coaches.

The three slopes proposed for the site would include beginner, intermediate and advanced runs, which are being designed in collaboration with Snow Sport England.

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The site would also feature an amphitheatre which could be used for performances..

The proposed visitor's centre will feature a 'hub' building, which would house a restaurant and associated food store and kitchen, bar, open plan reception welcome area, changing rooms

and toilets, hire shop for equipment and first aid room.

The developers claim the restaurant would focus on local seasonal produce with a blend of alpine and Cornish food influencing the cuisine.

Also proposed is an outdoor grassy toboggan area, picnic areas throughout the site and an outdoor landscaped amphitheatre which

the developers say could allow for an event space for story-telling, acoustic music, dry weather outdoor schooling and performances.

Pre-application advice for the development was sought in February 2018 and the developers have since stated that the six plots for residential use would not be affordable housing-led.

In the application it is also stated that "the site has been specially chosen in this location given the existing slope, its positions within close proximity to a good road network, being within a large populated area within easy reach on foot and having a southern orientation with spectacular views over St Austell Bay."

A decision has not yet been made on whether the proposal will be approved.