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Below you will find links to a variety of our general planning advice webpages and guidance notes. ...This page sets out planning options as well as a link to licensing information....Divisional Ward Member role What Members can do in planning, controls and responsibilities and the Planning Protocol for Members Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points Guidance on when planning permission is required and other considerations such as licences and building regulations.

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

Last updated: 01/07/2025 08:50:07

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 Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as Amended) Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 European Convention on Human Rights Article 1 of the First Protocol and Article 8 and Article 14 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2005 - High Hedge Act The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 The Planning Act 2008 (Commencement No 8) and Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Commencement No 4 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 Cornwall Council policies National...Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) Cornwall Council Local Plan (2016-2030) Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) Neighbourhood Plans Conservation Area Character Assessments Cornwall Council Planning Enforcement Plan

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

Last updated: 30/04/2024 08:54:30

The Planning Service has brought forward new ways of working so our staff can work remotely. 

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

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

Planning application descriptions should be: accurate, clear, and precise....What not to include in the description Descriptions should identify all parts of the proposal needing planning permission. ...Including the relevant use class as set out within the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes Order) 1987 (as amended).

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

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

As owner/operator your information will be used by Cornwall Council as Mineral and Waste Planning Authority to undertake and charge for monitoring visits....This is a statutory requirement under section 303 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990. ...(The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 came into force on 6 April 2006).

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 09:48:58

Your personal email address, signatures, contact numbers and any financial information will be redacted from public viewing but we will hold this information on our planning system and it will be available to all planning officers. ...Please note that anyone who has access to the internet can view non confidential planning submissions online, even if they have not registered....If you have applied via an external planning provider you will need to contact them directly in order to amend your data.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/planning-privacy-notice-a-for-discretionary-services/

Last updated: 01/08/2025 09:17:26

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 affordable housing in partnership with Registered Social Landlords, sometimes referred to as Housing Associations....It provides a positive and flexible overarching planning policy framework for housing in Cornwall.

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

Last updated: 18/07/2022 08:03:25

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 Development CEDPD Policy SEC1 2b - Transition ArrangementsCEDPD Policy SEC1 2b- Renewable-Energy-off-setting framework CEDPD Policy SEC1 2b – S111 Renewable Energy Offsetting Form (payments to be agreed with Cornwall Council in advance)CEDPD Policy SEC1 - Energy Summary Tools Update October 2023CEDPD Policy SEC1 – Energy Summary Tool PHPP v2.1CEDPD Policy SEC1 – Energy Summary Tool SAP v2.2Example SAP Report showing which data to useVersion 2 SAP Adjustment MethodologyCEDPD Policy G2 - Biodiversity Net Gain Guiding the Planning ProcessCEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Policy in the Planning Process CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Policy in the Planning Process (Video Guidance)CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Calculator User Guide CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Calculator User Guide (Video Guidance)CEDPD Policy G3 - Cornwall Canopy Calculator V3.1 (Excel File Download)CEDPD Policy

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

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

New homeowner's guidance document launchedCornwall Council have worked with Building Control Communications and the Planning Portal to produce a homeowners guide to the planning process.A homeowner's guide to the planning processThe guide covers a range of topics, including:Do I need planning permissionSubmitting the right application and what you need to doWhere to get expert adviceHow decisions are madeGuidance on common projectsAnd much more.Payment of £10,000 or moreThe majority of planning related payments are made online. ...Please email planning@cornwall.gov.uk to request our BACS details. ...This means that planning decisions will need to take it into account immediately.

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

Last updated: 10/09/2026 09:05:59

We consult individuals and organisations on planning applications. ...Find out about: the online planning register how to respond what happens after we receive your comments. ...Please use this link for the Public Access system: online planning register  Commenting on planning applications Please use these links for help with commenting: Online planning register How to respond to planning applications The life of a planning application These links help understanding of the planning process. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/information-for-planning-consultees/

Last updated: 17/06/2022 13:09:28