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Support we offer to Neighbourhood Planning Groups


We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in neighbourhood planning. We offer the following free support:

  • Provide advice and help with your neighbourhood plan
  • Confirm which policies are strategic
  • Share data and other evidence and resolve issues
  • Provide support, such as help in laying out and illustrating a plan
  • Help with mapping of the local area, the site allocations or local green space allocations
  • Check the neighbourhood plan before formal submission. (For example, by Development Officers and the Policy Team).  We also screen it to see if it requires Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
  • Provide advice on who you need to consult to help the draft proposals meet the basic conditions
  • Provide advice on the legal requirements for neighbourhood planning. Check that your plan meets the statutory requirements
  • Carry out a further Regulation 16 public consultation
  • Organise the examination
  • Hold the neighbourhood planning referendum

For valuable information, the latest news, tips and updates, sign up to our regular newsletter. Email us at neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk

You can also view online features and articles on our News and Updates page.

Join our monthly surgery to find out everything you need to know about preparing your neighbourhood plan and a chance to ask your questions. Email us at neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk.  Surgeries will be for 45 minutes for up to 4 people between 10am - 4pm.

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