Planning and Building Control

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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. Places which are safe and inviting and sustainable.

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

There are currently significant issues with development in the River Camel Special Area of Conservation. Find out more here: Nutrient Neutrality in Cornwall

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