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Planning application descriptions should be: accurate, clear, and precise. Applicants can include more detailed information within the supporting documents. Why is the description important? The description is used by the council to notify neighbours and consultees. The purpose of the description is to explain what is being applied for with sufficient clarity. This is so that a person who is not familiar with the site c.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/planning-application-descriptions/

Last updated: 25/02/2026 09:46:18

There is a charge per planning history request per site of £54.17 + VAT (£65.00 inclusive of VAT).By submitting this form you are requesting a search of our records to reveal any planning applications (if any) that have been made on a particular site. Please be aware our Planning records go back to 1948 and a planning history request might not reveal any planning history. A refund will not be given if no history is reveal.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-history-request/request-planning-history-form/

Last updated: 19/08/2026 13:37:38

Below you will find links to a variety of our general planning advice webpages and guidance notes. These are listed A-Z. You can find links to other specific guidance, on our main Planning Advice and Guidance page or related content on this page. (For example,planning policy or historic environment guidance) Additional development guidance Guidance for: agricultural buildings (including Class Q and Class R) annexes use .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/general-planning-advice-and-guidance/

Last updated: 01/07/2025 09:50:07

Government legislation Town and Country Planning Act 1990 The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Localism Act 2011 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 The Town and Country Planning (Use.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/planning-enforcement-legislation-and-policies/

Last updated: 30/04/2024 09:54:30

One of the Council's highest priorities is affordable housing. Cornwall Council plays a considerable role in delivering affordable housing. This includes proactive investment and direct delivery programmes.  Planning Documents are designed to be a practical guide. They explain in more detail the options available for landowners developers and planning applicants The document also include the arrangements for providing a.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/information-for-developers/planning-policy-documents/

Last updated: 18/07/2022 09:03:25

The Planning Service has brought forward new ways of working so our staff can work remotely.  You can find information on how we work on our service specific webpages.   Please use our website search function to look for your topic. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/covid-19-impact-on-planning-processes/

Last updated: 19/08/2026 13:26:29

Who will control my data? The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294 There’s something I don’t understand If you need help understanding anything contained in this notice, please contact the Economic Growth and Development Freedom of Information Team by emailing egdfoi@cornwall.gov.uk o.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/planning-privacy-notice-c-for-planning-conditions-monitoring-visits/

Last updated: 01/08/2025 10:48:58

New National Planning Policy Framework publishedThe Government published the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 17 August 2026. It came into effect on the same day. This means that planning decisions will need to take it into account immediately. The new NPPF is split into two sets of planning policies:one set to help Cornwall Council write the next local plan, andthe other to be used in planning decision ma.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/whats-new-in-planning/

Last updated: 20/08/2026 14:30:10

This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance.Climate Emergency DPD GuidanceThe CEDPD adds to the Cornwall Local plan's Strategic Policies. It is part of a positive and flexible planning policy framework for Cornwall up to 2030. Guidance on how to apply the policies is set out below:Policy Guidance Climate Emergency DPDCEDPD Policy AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact DevelopmentCEDPD Policy SEC1 2b - T.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/planning-policy-guidance/

Last updated: 11/08/2026 12:40:54

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control. It explains how the Council best uses its planning enforcement resources. Is planning enforcement the right tool to use Local Authorities have a range of enforcement powers that extend beyond planning. Other agencies also have a range of enforcement powers. We will focus on outcomes and to find the b.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/what-is-planning-enforcement/

Last updated: 15/08/2023 11:37:16