Loggans Mill

Overview

Loggans Mill is a dilapidated 19^thcentury former flour mill prominently located at the eastern entrance to Hayle, adjacent to the A30 Loggans Moor roundabout. It’s a Grade 2 Listed Building and lies just to the east of the Port of Hayle Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

Key Information

Age of the Building: 1852

Location: Hayle

CBPT Involvement: 2010- 2013 Commissioned Options Appraisal

Current Use: In Development

Open to Public?: No

The History

There is a long history of milling on the site; the present mill dates from 1852, having been redeveloped after a serious fire. The main structure is 5-storeys high and was massively constructed of local granite. During the later 19^th century, modern roller mills were introduced and a higher section was added at the north end to accommodate a hoist. Loggans Mill was then Cornwall’s largest flour mill with a floor area of around 1,360 sq. metres and continued in use until the late 1930’s. Afterwards it was switched to processing agricultural supplies. The slated roof was replaced by asbestos sheeting – probably in the 1960’s – and in 1973 it was closed and sold for redevelopment. All of the smaller buildings on the site were demolished in preparation, but the scheme did not proceed and the mill was left to decay.

1688
The site is recorded as a place of industry
1810 approx.
Benjamin Hosken purchases the lease for Loggans Mill from Reverend Hockin
1810 approx.
1814
The mill is extended by William Hosken
1852
The mill is largely destroyed by a fire, and is rebuilt and extended
1852
1884
A further extension is added to the mill
1930
Use of the mill ceases as Hosken, Trevithick, Polkinhorn & Co Ltd remove all operations from Hayle
1930
2006
The site is deemed unsafe and closed off by Penwith District Council (which later became part of Cornwall Council)
2017
Plans to transform the site into housing are proposed by Coastline Housing, with a potential to create 16 dwellings
2017
2023
Approval is granted for Loggans Mill to be converted into affordable apartments

Conservation Work

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For the last 40 years the future of the mill has been unresolved. In the 1990’s the northern part of the yard area was acquired and developed for residential use by the Guinness Trust; the southern parcel of land, including the mill, was eventually bought by a supermarket. Lidl subsequently opened a store in 2001 but never fully implemented a planning agreement to convert the mill into affordable housing. A detailed archaeological report was prepared at the time. However, various proposals proved to be unworkable and instead the mill passed to the Local Authority; in 2006 it was scaffolded and mothballed using funds from Lidl.

Following Local Government re-organisation in 2010, Cornwall Council inherited the mill from Penwith District Council. The Council endeavoured to sell Loggans Mill but once again there were no viable proposals for its future use.

Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust then worked with Cornwall Council to commission a comprehensive Options Appraisal with help provided via a ‘Cold Spots’ grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund.

The Final Report, in 2013, included consideration of 11 apartments for sale or rent and other options for mixed use. Since then, the Council has continued work to find a solution. Its current proposal for 16 affordable houses for rent was granted full planning permission and listed building consent early in 2023. As there is a chronic shortage of affordable housing in Cornwall, this would be a very welcome outcome for the building.

However, the Council has not been able to develop a sustainable business case linked to any of its statutory delivery activity. The Council is keen to find a resolution during 2026-7 and has advised the Trust that it would welcome interest from potential partners experienced in the conversion of large 19th industrial or institutional heritage buildings such as mills, factories or prisons. Interested developers should contact the Property team at: Estatesdelivery@cornwall.gov.uk.

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Loggans Mill

Overview

Key Information

The History

1688

The site is recorded as a place of industry

1810 approx.

Benjamin Hosken purchases the lease for Loggans Mill from Reverend Hockin

1810 approx.

1814

The mill is extended by William Hosken

1852

The mill is largely destroyed by a fire, and is rebuilt and extended

1852

1884

A further extension is added to the mill

1930

Use of the mill ceases as Hosken, Trevithick, Polkinhorn & Co Ltd remove all operations from Hayle

1930

2006

The site is deemed unsafe and closed off by Penwith District Council (which later became part of Cornwall Council)

2017

Plans to transform the site into housing are proposed by Coastline Housing, with a potential to create 16 dwellings

2017

2023

Approval is granted for Loggans Mill to be converted into affordable apartments

Conservation Work

Stories about Loggans Mill

Take a virtual tour of Old Duchy Palace!

Conserving Our Heritage for a Sustainable Future

The Stannary History of Old Duchy Palace

Further Readings & Useful Links

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