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We provide both formal guidance documents and informal help and advice.  You can use these links to find the type of guidance you need.  Links will either take you to the topic web area or a page with an A-Z of that type of guidance available. We also provide specific advice pages for Planning Agents and Local Councils

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

Last updated: 18/10/2023 07:11:58

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: 29/12/2021 15:11:52

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

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: 09/10/2025 12:13:09

Policy on accepting amendments to planning applications The Council will exercise its discretion whether to request or accept amendments to a planning application under consideration. Upon receipt of an application, we expect it to be: supported by relevant information and in a condition to be fully assessed and determined as submitted. On that basis our normal position is not to seek or accept amendments after validati.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/revisions-and-amendments-to-planning-applications/

Last updated: 05/06/2025 11:31:22

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.  Consultee Access This is a tool which enables you to: receive consultations view planning applications comment on applications (comments upload and you can view them online straight away) receive notification of decisions. We encourage town and pa.....

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

Last updated: 06/07/2021 13:27:01

Permission in Principle guidance note There is an increase in applications for Permission in Principle. This type of application has a limited range of factors that can be considered. We have produced a new Permission in Principle guidance note. This will help with understanding how to consider these applications and frame comments appropriately. Help us to plan for the future We're creating a plan for what Cornwall can .....

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

Last updated: 28/10/2025 15:06:04

All charges listed on this page are inclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. Administration charge £11 The administration charge applies, irrespective of the total payable fee relating to “copying charges”. The administration fee is charged per application site. One administration fee charged per site/request within 10 working days. An additional fee is payable after this time. The Council reserves the right to request.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-departmental-service-charges/

Last updated: 27/02/2025 09:01:15

This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance. Climate Emergency DPD Guidance The 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 DPD CEDPD Policy AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact Development CEDPD Policy SEC1 .....

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

Last updated: 03/04/2025 10:55:52

In this section The planning enforcement service can investigate and act if something is built that needs but does not have planning permission. We can also investigate if a development has not followed the plans that were agreed upon when permission was given.

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

Last updated: 15/08/2023 14:07:53