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Using this guidanceThis page explains how to prepare a neighbourhood plan in Cornwall including the support we offer and our local expectations.You should read this guidance alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit:Neighbourhood planning toolkitThe national toolkit:Explains the statutory process and legal requirementsSets out the key stages of plan-makingProvides detailed guidance on specific topics (writing polices, SEA, site allocations)Local guidance:Explains how neighbourhood planning works in CornwallHighlights local requirements and experienceProvides practical advice and templates to make the process simplerAdds more detailWhat do you want to achieve with your Neighbourhood Plan?...Neighbourhood plans must meet national basic conditions.Your plan must consider:The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)Planning Practice Guidance (PPG)The Cornwall Local PlanThe emerging Cornwall Local Plan 2050 where relevantNot contain policies that would restrict the development of housing to less than would be permitted without the neighbourhood planContribute to sustainable developmentMeet environmental requirements (eg SEA)Reduce climate impacts and support the Local Nature Recovery StrategyDemonstrate consideration of human rights and equality impacts including our experience of care objectiveYou should review these documents throughout the plan-making process to ensure that neighbourhood planning policies remain up-to-date. ...We provide a local template and guidance to make it easier to prepare and submit your designation.How to make your Neighbourhood PlanGathering evidence, engaging with your community, developing your vision and objectives and drafting planning policies. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:17:13

Planning for an emergency Emergencies are easier to deal with if you plan ahead.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/emergency-planning-for-carers/

Last updated: 14/01/2026 12:18:22

Planning for emergencies is an important and large part of our work....These are then incorporated into emergency response planning in the future.Risks to a community are looked at within our local resilience area....We also write our own Cornwall Council plans.Some of these plans include:Community Emergency PlanNewquay AirportControl of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) plansMass Casualty PlanDevonport DockyardsFlood plansPorts and Harbour emergency plansWheal Jane mineCC High Risk Flood Response PlansCC Emergency Mortuary PlanCC Coastal Counter Pollution PlanCC Rest Centre PlanCC Gas Pipeline PlanPlan ActivationWhen the Resilience and Emergency Management team are informed about an emergency, they will discuss the need to escalate the management of the situation with:internal servicesthe external lead agency (if applicable)other organisationsIf the situation needs further discussion and planning, a Tactical Co-ordinating Group (TCG) meeting can be arranged.The TCG will consist of people from relevant Council services as well as external.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/emergency-plans/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:38

Once Natural England forms a view, it must notify the applicant and the local planning authority of its opinion in writing.An application to the local planning authority for approval must be made....Operating a temporary site in breach of planning control is unlawful. ...We cannot act only on the basis that the site does not have planning permission. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/temporary-pop-up-camping-sites-planning-guidance/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:21

Please view Cornwall Council’s annex guidance for information.Annex guidanceDo I need planning permission?...You can make some changes to your house without planning permission....This includes:Change in access to a property including dropped kerbsSolar panelsAir source heat pumpsElectric vehicle (EV) charging pointsDemolition of buildings or structuresThis can be found on our do I need planning permission web page.Do I need planning permissionThe Planning Portal also has a tool for householder permitted development rights.

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:51

We can review your proposal and advise whether permission is required.Do I need planning permission informationPre-application advice:To help you save time and money, reduce the number of unsuccessful planning applications and to ensure you provide enough information to support your final application.Pre-application advice informationAdditional services:Post decision compliance checks....This could be a telephone discussion.Look at the need for further investigations or key groups that need to be spoken to.Write to you and let you know whether we think you should continue with your planning application.Planning Performance AgreementWe can use a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA ) to agree timescales, actions and resources for handling particular applications....PPAs can be used at the pre­ application stage, the planning application stage and at the post decision stage or any combination of these. 

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:32

New planning policies are a step toward improving our housing and infrastructure. ...It adds to the Cornwall Local Plan's Strategic Policies as part of a positive and flexible planning policy framework for Cornwall up to 2030. ...They can be viewed on our Planning Policy guidance page.Planning Policy GuidanceYou can view the Renewable Energy Interactive Mapping under Map Layers:MineralsRenewable energySuitable areas for wind energy  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/climate-emergency-development-plan-document/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:50

The Council may send you an enforcement notice if you have built or changed something without planning permission....There is no fee for appealing unless you also need to apply for planning permission....You cannot appeal against an enforcement notice on the ground that planning permission should be granted for the development, if the unauthorised development has an enforcement notice: already refused by the Council and any subsequent appeal was dismissed (Enforcement Notice must have been issued within 2 years of appeal decision).

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

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:41:17

Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies (2010-2030)This document sets out the planning policies and planning strategy for Cornwall.Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies 2010-2030The community network area sections set out:local planning objectivesdevelopment priorities andhousing and employment growth targetsCommunity Network Area SectionsThe policies map shows the location and boundaries of allocated sites and other designations.Cornwall Local Plan (Policies Maps)Some of our local plan policies are mapped. ...Use the interactive map to:Search by address or postcodeClick on a site to see which planning policies are mapped and applyView the Local Plan layers that are mapped and site allocation layers togetherInteractive Local Plan Policies MapSaved policiesSome policies from previous local plans and minerals and waste plans remain saved and continue to form part of the development plan. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/adopted-cornwall-local-plan-strategic-policies-2010-2030/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:28

In this sectionThe planning service provide a range of additional services....This area sets out these services and any fees associated with them.Statutory planning fees will be amended on 8 December 2026. 

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:08