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Neighbourhood Priorities Statements (NPS) Pilot in Cornwall


Neighbourhood Priorities Statements Pilot in Cornwall

Before a neighbourhood priorities statement can be prepared, you must apply to us to designate a neighbourhood area:

  • Make a Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
  • Fill in our letter template explaining why the area is appropriate to be designated as a neighbourhood area
  • Attach your map showing the proposed designated area
  • Contact us for our mapping service if you need a map: neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk 
  • A cluster is an area covering more than one parish.  If it is a cluster we will publish your application on the online planning register for at least 6 weeks.  This is so that local people have time to make comments
  • Our neighbourhood priorities statement activity map shows the progress of neighbourhood priorities statements in our pilot.

Neighbourhood Priorities Statements Updates

  • Gerrans - Drafting
  • Gwennap - Drafting
  • Gwiner-Gwithian - Drafting
  • Helston - Drafting
  • Lanner - Pre-Submission Consultation - dates published
  • Lostwithiel - Drafting
  • Probus - Drafting
  • St Day - Drafting
  • St Erme - Drafting
  • St Mellion - Drafting

You can find more information about neighbourhood priorities statements updates below.

Progress of Neighbourhood Priorities Statements in Cornwall and Documents

Neighbourhood priorities statements do not contain planning policies but they do allow local people to influence growth and development in their area.  An NPS in an opportunity for residents to set out their aspirations for the future and identify important local planning issues.

When we write policies for the next Cornwall Local Plan, we will have a legal duty to consider all approved NPS.

If you live in one of the parishes in the table, complete the survey.  Tell us how growth can make your area better/the changes that would improve your area.

Planning for our future survey

Neighbourhood Priorities Statement Progress
Gerrans Drafting
Gwennap Drafting
Gwinear-Gwithian Drafting
Helston Drafting
Lanner Pre-submission consultation - 4 February 2026 - 27 March 2026 (extended for consultees).  Please see Community Plans on the Lanner Parish Council Website
Lostwithiel Drafting
Probus Drafting
St Day Drafting
St Erme Drafting
St Mellion Drafting

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