Adopted Plans
The Cornwall Local Plan
The Cornwall Local Plan covers the whole of Cornwall.
You can download the adopted Cornwall Local Plan below
- Adopted Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies
- Cornwall Local Plan: Community Network Area Sections
- Policies Maps
The Cornwall Local Plan was formally adopted on 22 November 2016. It provides a positive and flexible overarching planning policy framework for Cornwall. This will cover the period up to 2030.
In February 2016 Cornwall Council submitted the plan to the Secretary of State for examination. The inspector published a report in September 2016. The adopted plan includes the Inspector’s recommended main modifications.
The Cornwall Local Plan replaces a number of policies from:
- the Local plans of the former District and Borough Councils
- the Minerals and Waste Plans of the former County Council
The Adoption Statement and associated background documents are available to download below:
- Statement of Adoption (November 2016)
- Cornwall Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (Adopted November 2016)
- Cornwall Local Plan Inspector's Report and Schedule of Major Modifications (September 2016)
- The Cornwall Council Habitats Regulations Assessment.
Cornwall Local Plan Examination Evidence Base
You can find documents relating to this under the Examination library for the Local Plan.
Saved Policies
Some policies from previous plans remain saved by the Local Plan. These include policies from:
- the Local plans of the former District and Borough Councils
- the Minerals and Waste Plans of the former County Council
These will be saved until they are replaced by the emerging Site Allocations Document or Neighbourhood Plans.
Other Adopted Plans
The Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule came into effect on 1 January 2019. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area.
The Minerals Safeguarding Development Plan Document was adopted by Cornwall Council on 4 December 2018. The Minerals Safeguarding DPD sets out areas of mineral resources and infrastructure to be safeguarded from other forms of development.
The Site Allocations Development Plan Document was adopted by Cornwall Councnil on 26 November 2019. The Allocatioins DPD identifies where new housing and employment uses will be delivered for 10 towns/conurbations and two eco-communities in Cornwall.
Adopted Neighbourhood Plans
Made plans form part of the Development Plan and are used in decision making in the areas that they cover. These are often referred to as 'adopted plans'.
You can view made plans and links to any plans under preparation on the Neighbourhood Planning in Cornwall page.
Other Development Plan Documents being developed
Other documents being developed include the:
Cornwall Council is required to prepare a local development scheme. Find out about the history and current position of the Local development scheme.
The Cornwall Local Plan
The Cornwall Local Plan covers the whole of Cornwall.
Continue readingYou can download the adopted Cornwall Local Plan below
- Adopted Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies
- Cornwall Local Plan: Community Network Area Sections
- Policies Maps
The Cornwall Local Plan was formally adopted on 22 November 2016. It provides a positive and flexible overarching planning policy framework for Cornwall. This will cover the period up to 2030.
In February 2016 Cornwall Council submitted the plan to the Secretary of State for examination. The inspector published a report in September 2016. The adopted plan includes the Inspector’s recommended main modifications.
The Cornwall Local Plan replaces a number of policies from:
- the Local plans of the former District and Borough Councils
- the Minerals and Waste Plans of the former County Council
The Adoption Statement and associated background documents are available to download below:
- Statement of Adoption (November 2016)
- Cornwall Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (Adopted November 2016)
- Cornwall Local Plan Inspector's Report and Schedule of Major Modifications (September 2016)
- The Cornwall Council Habitats Regulations Assessment.
Cornwall Local Plan Examination Evidence Base
You can find documents relating to this under the Examination library for the Local Plan.
Saved Policies
Some policies from previous plans remain saved by the Local Plan. These include policies from:
- the Local plans of the former District and Borough Councils
- the Minerals and Waste Plans of the former County Council
These will be saved until they are replaced by the emerging Site Allocations Document or Neighbourhood Plans.
The Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule came into effect on 1 January 2019. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area.
The Minerals Safeguarding Development Plan Document was adopted by Cornwall Council on 4 December 2018. The Minerals Safeguarding DPD sets out areas of mineral resources and infrastructure to be safeguarded from other forms of development.
The Site Allocations Development Plan Document was adopted by Cornwall Councnil on 26 November 2019. The Allocatioins DPD identifies where new housing and employment uses will be delivered for 10 towns/conurbations and two eco-communities in Cornwall.
Made plans form part of the Development Plan and are used in decision making in the areas that they cover. These are often referred to as 'adopted plans'.
You can view made plans and links to any plans under preparation on the Neighbourhood Planning in Cornwall page.
Other documents being developed include the:
Cornwall Council is required to prepare a local development scheme. Find out about the history and current position of the Local development scheme.