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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

The online planning register helps you find, view and make comments on any planning applications....Alerts can be set up to notify you of any planning applications in your area.Search for a planning applicationThis page contains information on what is included on the online planning register and how to:find applicationstrack applicationsset up alerts to be notified about applicationsreport issues with the online planning registerPlease visit the how to respond to planning applications web page for advice on:how to submit commentswhat to include in your commentswhat happens once comments are submitted.How to respond to planning applications web pageFind and track applicationsThe best way to ensure you are aware of applications in your area is to set up an alert to never miss a planning application. ...Pre-application planning enquiry details contain minimal information because of their early, preliminary status.

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

Last updated: 28/10/2026 09:44:27

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....This is known as the online planning register. 

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

Last updated: 28/10/2026 16:00:18

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

This page provides information on the latest planning changes coming from Government....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.The Government's summary: Creating a clear, rules-based planning system.The Government published a letter to the Planning Inspectorate on 7 October. 

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

Last updated: 08/10/2026 08:01:10

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: 29/09/2026 11:23:48

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

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

We use these to determine planning applications....These policies are available for free and published on the Council's website: Planning Policy Hard copy documents As well as online we can also offer the following documents as hard copy: All fees are inclusive of VAT Cornwall Local Plan 2016 (includes Strategic Policies and Community Networks - £10 Cornwall Allocations DPD 2019 - £20 Cornwall Allocations DPD supporting documents 2018 - £10 each Cornwall Minerals Safeguarding DPD 2017 - £20 Cornwall Mineral Resource Assessment 2017 - £10 Minerals Safeguarding DPD Sustainability Appraisal 2017 - £10 Minerals Safeguarding DPD Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report 2017 - £5 How to request a document If you require any of the above documents, please email planning@cornwall.gov.uk. ...Posted documents will incur the planning administration charge: Planning - Departmental Service Charges

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

Last updated: 24/02/2025 11:10:32

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