Householder design guide
The Householder design guide has been replaced by the Cornwall Design Guide adopted in December 2021.
Please visit our dedicated design web page for further information.
Do I need planning permission?
You can make some changes to your house without planning permission. This called is "permitted development".
Find out about permitted development
The Planning Portal has a tool for householder permitted development rights. The interactive guide gives information about household projects.
Find out if you need planning permission: Do I need planning consent or building regulations form. This service:
has a fee
provides an informal response.
Our do I need planning permission? page gives more information.
A lawful development certificate will give a formal response.
Householder submissions guide
The Householder submission guide has been superseded by the Cornwall Council Validation Guide.
Ecology advice for work on eaves and roofs
Householders and contractors must ensure that:
bats and
wild birds
are not affected. Please seek advice if you are in any doubt.
Swifts swallows and house martins
Swifts, swallows and house martins are amongst the most endearing of British breeding birds. They are not resident here all year. They arrive in Britain in the spring to breed.
Cornwall Council has produced guidance for:
developers
builders
surveyors
architects and
householders.
Accommodating swallows, swifts and house martinsUseful advice and information can be found at: