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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 Agentsand Local Councils

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

Last updated: 16/04/2026 10:45:13

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

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-a-for-discretionary-services/

Last updated: 01/08/2025 10:17:26

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

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

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

Solar panels and planning permissionThe permitted development rights relating to solar panels changed on 27 August:Class A (installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on domestic premises)Class B (installation or alteration etc of stand alone solar equipment on domestic premises)You can find more information at Solar panels and planning permission and:Part 14 (Renewable Energy) The Town and Country Planning (Genera.....

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

Last updated: 02/09/2026 13:16:21

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

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

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