Planning information for residents of Cornwall

If you live in Cornwall you may be interested in:

• planning applications in your area

• how to view and comment on planning applications

• how to make a planning application

• how to report unauthorised works 

Planning applications in your area

Our Online planning register page includes instructions on how to:

• view

• comment, and 

• track planning applications.

You can also set up notifications for your area, direct to your email inbox.

Online planning register 

Applying for planning permission

You may be considering works to your property or trees and want to understand:

• when permission is required

• what the planning process is

• how to apply for planning permission

• what you need to provide to apply for permission.

These links can help:

• Do I need planning permission?

• Permitted development

• Make a planning application

• Planning fees

• Application process

• Advice and guidance

Report unauthorised works

You may be concerned that works are being carried out without permission. These pages will help you identify if works have been authorised and if not, how to report it:

• Report an alleged breach of planning control

• Identify protected trees and report unauthorised works

General planning guidance

For general advice about the planning process:

• Planning permission - A homeowner's guide to the planning process

• How planning applications are decided

• Planning policy

• Day in the life of a planning application online tool