Mid Cornwall · TR2
Design, planning and build for Tresillian full build package
Once drawings are approved, the build is the bit that decides whether you get the home you imagined or a frustrating compromise. We deliver projects on a single contract — design, drawings, approvals and construction — so the team that drew it is the team that builds it. Every Tresillian project we take on begins with reading the local context — Tresillian is a village east of Truro at the head of the Tresillian River, AONB-designated, with a Conservation Area covering the village core, with a building stock that leans toward post-war bungalows and Edwardian houses.
Tresillian sits in Mid Cornwall — covering TR2 from Truro, Tregony, Ladock outward.
- Conservation Area
- Cornwall AONB
- Coastal exposure zone
- Rural / open-countryside policy area
- ✓ 30+ years of Cornwall Council approvals
- ✓ Plain-English feasibility before any drawings
- ✓ Local to Mid Cornwall — not a national franchise
- ✓ Same team on paper as on site
Local proof — Recent full build package enquiries from Tresillian have clustered around post-war bungalows — we know the route through Cornwall Council on these.
Get a free feasibility viewLocal context
Why Tresillian is its own job.
Cornwall Council's lens on Tresillian is consistent: conservation Area covers the village; AONB across the parish. Riverside ecology and views shape applications on the southern edge. For full build package specifically, parts of Tresillian sit within a designated Conservation Area, which means materials, fenestration and roof pitches all need to read sympathetically with the existing streetscape; the surrounding landscape falls inside the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so massing, height and landscape impact carry extra weight in any planning decision; coastal salt-laden air around Tresillian drives detailing choices — fixings, render systems and timber treatments all need to be specified for exposure; Cornwall Council's Local Plan applies tighter tests to isolated rural dwellings here, so design rationale and policy fit need to be set out clearly from the outset. That's why we treat every Tresillian project as a TR2-area job first — not a generic Cornwall job with a postcode bolted on. The post-war bungalows that dominate Tresillian (and continue out toward Ladock) set the tone for any full build package scheme here.
Planning note
Build delivery doesn't need planning, but planning conditions often dictate site setup, materials and working hours — we read every condition and build the programme around them.
What we focus on
Full Build considerations specific to Tresillian.
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Off-grid sites need their own water, drainage and power solutions designed and procured rather than assumed.
02
Weather windows on Cornish coastal sites are short — getting the building watertight before autumn matters more here than in central England.
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Material lead times to Cornwall are longer than the M5 corridor; sequencing orders early protects the build programme.
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Single-contract delivery removes the gap between architect's intent and builder's interpretation — fewer change orders, less variation cost.
Our process
How a Tresillian full build package project runs.
Step 1
Pre-construction
Programme, procurement, contractor briefing and site setup.
Step 2
Substructure
Foundations, drainage, ground beams — the unglamorous bit that decides everything later.
Step 3
Superstructure
Frame, roof, glazing — getting the building watertight.
Step 4
First and second fix
Services, plaster, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms.
Step 5
Snag and handover
Final inspection, building control sign-off, handover pack and aftercare.
Full builds run from twelve weeks for small extensions to eighteen months for new build family homes.
Local fabric
Why a Mid Cornwall studio is the right fit for Tresillian full build package.
Building stock
Across Tresillian (TR2) we work on traditional cob and granite cottages, Victorian villas, Edwardian houses, post-war bungalows, modern AONB-sensitive infill. Each stock type drives a different full build package response — post-war bungalows in particular needs careful detailing here.
Parish & policy
Tresillian sits in the parish of St Erme, which matters for how parish-level consultation lands on a full build package application.
Coverage
We cover TR2 from our studio, with regular full build package jobs also running in Truro, Tregony, Ladock. Most Tresillian site visits get booked within the same week.
How quickly can you visit a Tresillian site?
Usually within the same week. Tresillian (TR2) is on our regular Mid Cornwall run, alongside Truro, Tregony, Ladock. First visits are free and you'll get an honest feasibility view inside seven days.
Request a free visitFAQs
Tresillian Full Build — local questions answered.
- Do you handle the whole project from drawing to finish?
- Yes — that's the model. One contract from feasibility to handover, with design, regs and build all under our roof. No coordination gap between designer and contractor. In Tresillian specifically, we'd start by checking the Conservation Area boundary before committing to a direction.
- What guarantees and aftercare do you offer?
- Standard twelve-month defects period, plus product and workmanship warranties on relevant elements. We're a Cornish business — you'll still find us in the same studio in five years' time.
- Fixed price or open book?
- Both. Fixed price suits well-defined projects with clear specs; open book suits renovations and listed work where the unknowns only reveal themselves once you start opening things up. We'll recommend the right route.
- Can you build from someone else's drawings?
- Yes, with a review. We'll happily build from approved drawings produced elsewhere, after a technical review to confirm the design holds up at construction stage.
- How do you handle changes during the build?
- Weekly client meetings, written change requests, costed and signed before work proceeds. No surprise invoices.
Tresillian is part of Truro
Tresillian sits inside the Truro catchment — we cover both as one full build package territory.
See Full Build in Truro →Other services in Tresillian
Nearby places we cover
To sum up, our full build package approach in Tresillian is built entirely around local Cornwall context, ensuring the best possible outcome for your property.