A GP surgery in Newquay has reiterated its commitment to relocate to a purpose-built new facility.

Narrowcliff Surgery wants to move to a larger new premises to meet the clinical needs of the growing population in the town.

It aims to relocate to a site off Trevenson Road, at Nansledan, where pre-approved planning permission has been granted.

The new premises would have extra clinical space, allowing more GPs and other frontline professionals to be employed, so the surgery could take on lots of new patients as the town expands.

Under the plans, all existing services would be retained and new services would be offered. There may also be opportunities for other health services to co-locate.

Continuity of care would also be enhanced, as there would be more GPs, so patients would be more likely to see the same family doctor.

Greater car parking provision would be available at the new premises, which is also located on a main bus route.

The surgery is exploring options to fund the new premises, liaising with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and third party developers. If funding is secured, architectural plans will be produced and shared with the public.

Dr Charlie Stephens, a GP Partner at Narrowcliff Surgery, said: “I would like to reaffirm our commitment to move to a larger, new modern premises which is fit for the future to meet the clinical needs of patients – and the continued expansion of Newquay and its population.

“We are involving all the relevant parties to try and achieve this. It is, however, a difficult goal, and a number of obstacles have yet to be overcome.”

Councillor Olly Monk, from Cornwall Council and Newquay Town Council, said: “As Newquay grows, providing extra infrastructure is always at the forefront of the resident’s minds. Top of that list is making sure there is sufficient health care provision.

“A new GP surgery is vital to ensure that Newquay is provided for now and into the future. I welcome these plans to move and expand the doctors surgery and will work with all stakeholders to make sure this happens in a timely manner.”

The surgery currently has around 16,400 patients and has nearly reached the maximum number it can safely and effectively provide services for, with the workforce and estates resources available.

Consequently, the surgery will remain open to new patient registrations until 31 July, 2025. It will then reassess its capacity to take on new patients – if it is felt that it can no longer provide safe and effective care for its patient population, then it will temporarily suspend its list again, apart from eligible groups.*

Patients looking to register at Narrowcliff Surgery are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Existing patients are unaffected and should attend their appointments as normal.

The surgery emphasises that this applies to Narrowcliff. Newquay Health Centre will assess their own capacity to take on new patients and act accordingly.