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Find information about planning and building control in Cornwall....You can find out how to comment on a planning application, create a planning application, book a building control inspection and report a breach of planning and more.

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

Last updated: 15/09/2026 18:22:35

See below links for guidance:Do I need planning permissionPlanning fees and charges supplementary documentPre-application and pre-planning adviceAdvice for planning applicantsSubmit electronicallyTo help speed up the planning process all our applicants and agents are encouraged to submit electronically.The Planning Portal is our preferred option to submit and pay for your application online....If you experience any difficulties with this website please contact support@planningportal.co.uk or 0333 323 4589Submit application via the Planning PortalFollowing feedback, the Planning Portal has increased their file limit from 10mb to 25mb....Privacy statementPrivacy Notices - Planning and Sustainable Development ServicePlanning feesFor information on:Statutory planning feesHow to calculate feesHow to pay planning feesOther fee guidancePlease visit the statutory planning fees and guidance page:Statutory planning fees and guidanceDownload formsMost application forms are available via the Planning Portal:Find and download paper formsOnly forms which are not available via the Planning Portal can be downloaded below.Please note from 1 April 2022 planning applications which can be submitted via the Planning Portal will no longer be accepted by email.Important information - please download and save a copy of the below forms before making any amendments. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-planning-application/

Last updated: 21/09/2026 12:36:39

The online planning register helps you find, view and make comments on any planning applications....Local members have no formal role in planning considerations unless the application is called to a planning committee. ...Local councils play an important role in the planning process and are consulted on the majority or planning applications. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/online-planning-register/

Last updated: 10/09/2026 08:05:11

If so, the Planning Portal have prepared the following guide that explains: What is the difference between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?...This is called "permitted development"The Planning Portal has an interactive guide....The Planning Portal also provides planning and building regulation guidance for many common building work projects for the home.Please note the Planning Portal is an external company and not part of Cornwall Council. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/do-i-need-planning-permission/

Last updated: 09/09/2026 11:42:20

It also examines how these may affect planning and development in Cornwall....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-making.This is the Government's summary: Creating a clear, rules-based planning system - GOV.UK.The new policies are a material consideration in all planning applications and decisions....It is regarding the start of the new local planning system. 

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

Last updated: 01/09/2026 14:17:20

This page provides details and guidance for:Statutory planning application feesStatutory planning concessionsPlanning fee guidanceWays to payRefundsReturned applications 10% service chargeStatutory planning fees and fee concessionsStatutory planning fees are set by government in The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.A schedule of those fees including guidance and interpretation can be found in our Statutory Planning Fees document:Statutory Planning Fees DocumentWays to payPlanning Portal applicationsThe majority of applications are submitted via the Planning Portal....All application fees must be paid via the Planning Portal and not Cornwall Council. ...Pay for your planning application onlineYou can also pay:By phone (credit/debit card)Telephone 0300 1234 151.

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

Last updated: 02/09/2026 08:34:00

Cornwall Council's Historic Environment Planning teams provide advice on historic buildings and archaeology....Our areas of work include:Listed BuildingsConservation AreasArchaeologyWe promote good design in planning and support heritage led regeneration.You can find out about Cornwall's heritage on our website at: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (HER).Officers use this record as their key source of evidence.Listed buildingsCornwall has a rich heritage of buildings, important for their architecture and history.You can find more information on these pages:Listed BuildingsAdvice for works to historic buildingsTechnical conservation advice and guidanceConservation areas Conservation areas are places with special architectural or historic value....The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 sets this out.Conservation areas vary in size and character. 

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

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:20:47

From 2011, all Cornwall Council planning records are available to view online....Find the records by using the Online Planning Register.Go to the online planning registerSome information from before 2011 is also available online....This is not the same as the planning decision date which can be found in the important dates section of the online planning register.If you have trouble finding the information, search without the postcode, as some older planning records do not include them.Planning History RequestIf you are looking for planning records from before 2011, you will need to complete a Planning History Request Form.Complete a Planning History Request FormFeesThere is a fee per Planning History Request per site of £65 (inclusive of VAT).

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

Last updated: 26/08/2026 15:10:05

What is the Planning Partnership? ...The Cornwall Planning Partnership (CPP) is a group of people consisting of:Councillors and Clerks of various Towns and Parish Councils across CornwallCornwall Council Planning and Housing officers, Chantal McLennan and Nic PhillipsLee Dunkley, Cornwall Association of Local Councils (CALC) Executive Officer and Cllr Peter Tisdale, CALC Executive memberOfficers from the Local Planning Authority and Portfolio Holder (optional as required)The Partnership aims to assist two-way communication on planning issues of interest to local councils....This includes local council clerks and councillors with a keen interest in planning issues. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/cornwall-planning-partnership/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 09:34:56

It is likely that you will need planning permission if you want to:build something newmake a major change orchange the use of a buildingOn this page find out about:what you need to do before making a planning application; the planning process andwhat happens afterBefore making a planning applicationBefore making a planning application, applicants may want to consider the following:Do I need planning consent or building regulations?...Pre-application adviceApplication processA homeowner's guide to the planning processWhat will be required to make a planning applicationInformation that can assist when making a planning applicationOur website has a wealth of information and guidance. ...The policies in it are now being used in planning decisions. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/information-for-planning-applicants/

Last updated: 30/06/2026 07:19:45