Heritage Assessment at Newlyn Harbour Cafe

The desk-based research and archaeological assessment were undertaken in accordance with the relevant guidance and in line with the SWARCH HIA methodology1. As the building is broadly orientated east-west, cardinal directions are used throughout (e.g. 'the north-facing elevation'). In the descriptions, dates are expressed as C18, C19; e.g. 'the C19 door' for 'the 19th century door'. This assessment would suggest that Newlyn Harbour Café forms part of a block of three shops with dwellings above that was built c.1892 on the approximate footprint of an earlier set of structures shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map. The character of the principal east-facing elevation would suggest it was an off-the-peg design adapted to this space by a speculative builder during a time of local prosperity. The thin studwork rear walls would indicate a desire to minimise costs. The principal elevation makes a positive contribution to the appearance of the Conservation Area, but the interior has largely been stripped of period fixtures and fitting by successive renovations in the 20th century. The installation of a new air extraction unit in the courtyard to the rear of the property is not anticipated to have any meaningful adverse effects on any nearby heritage assets.