The masterplan, which has been in the pipeline since 2019, will expand the Watergate Bay Hotel which overlooks Watergate Bay just north of Newquay, and revamp the surrounding bay area next to Tregurrian hamlet.Tate + Co's 4,240m expansion of the hotel includes a new five and six-storey, stone-clad, stepped building which 'takes inspiration from the surrounding terrain.The building will house a gym with associated studio and treatment rooms, a restaurant, a staff wellbeing area and eight family apartments for hotel guests.AdvertisementA separate, low-slung two-storey building with a curved green roof will create 12 additional hotel suites, extending the existing Beach Lofts a part of the hotel that was formerly a Jamie Oliver restaurant before being converted in 2021. Source:Tate + Co Watergate proposals by Tate + Co - AxonometricMeanwhile, a new semicircular beach pavilion will house a small shop, food vendors, and sheltered space for visitors.Improvements to the surrounding bay area will include creating a more pedestrian-friendly centre to Watergate Bay, adding a new elevated walkway to Watergate Hotel, and reconnecting the existing coastal path route through the site. The plan also includes new car parking.The proposal was submitted last May and approved by Cornwall Councils planning department in December in a delegated decision.The planning officer described Tate + Co's design as appropriate, high quality and responsive to this specific site.AdvertisementOfficers concluded that the proposal would contribute positively to the existing tourism offer at Watergate Bay Hotel with new structures and buildings that will complement the appearance and function of the valley bottom without undue harm to the setting of the coastal location.Tate + Co director Laurence Pinnfire said the practices proposed accommodation and public facilities would provide a more coherent experience without detracting from the beach and cliffs.He added: Its great to see the wider vision come to fruition as we carefully improve the area, step by step.Watergate Bay Hotel Director Will Ashworth said Tate + Cos masterplan would extend and improve the hotels guest experience whilst at the same time creating a great public space.