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Planning and Building Control

Planning is about making the best use of land. This could be for housing, business, industrial, agricultural, or recreation use. It is about making places where people want to live, work and play.

Building Regulations apply to most building work. It is important to find out if you need permission.

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The online planning register will unavailable from 5pm Friday 17 to 7pm Saturday 18 April 2026. This is due to essential maintenance, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Help us shape the rules for planning in Cornwall. We're visiting locations all around Cornwall to talk to you about the Local Plan. Find a session near you by selecting the link above.