Another substantial cliff fall at beach in Newquay
Campaign group Save Whipsiderry Cliffs have shared images on their social media
Last updated 19th Dec 2023
Another substantial cliff fall has happened at Whipsiderry beach in Newquay.
It is understood the fall happened just before noon today (Tuesday 19 December).
The landslip follows a warning to stay away from the coast after a major cliff fall last month, where the beach and steps were shut.
Campaign group Save Whipsiderry Cliffs wrote on a post on social media:
"Another substantial cliff fall at Whipsy. We knew it was going to go, as there were some serious cracks after the last fall which left the cliff in a very unstable state.
"A-lot more rock, soil, shale has fallen onto the beach, just before noon today. It’s still unstable, as you can see from the various cracks. Resident in the local area, told us their whole house shook!!"
A large cliff fall also happened in Newquay at around 1.30pm on Wednesday 29 November.
At the time, people were warned to stay away from the coast path which was closed off due to a fear of a further landslip.
Save Whipsiderry Cliff, posted:
"!!STAY AWAY‼️ Major cliff fall at Whipsy happened in the last 30 minutes. The cliff is highly unstable, please stay away, much more is expected to fall."
The cliffs at Whipsiderry beach has been the subject of protests due to controversial development works planned for the area.
A development of seven luxury homes has planning permission to be built on top of the cliff.
The Marine Management Organisation suspended a license for the developers to carry out cliff stabilisation work earlier this year.
Campaigner Andrew Robey, previously told us there should be more investigation into why works were allowed to happen: "We said what was going to happen and it happened. The geotechnical report of the cliff suggested for more investigation to be undertaken into the cliff because they were worried about the cliff.
"One of Newquay and Cornwall's most beautiful beaches has fallen apart.
"We felt like this was going to happen even when they started work. We want to know what's going to happen next because obviously the community is devastated about this."
We have contacted Living Quarter Properties for their response.