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In this section The planning service provide a range of additional services. This area sets out these services and any fees associated with them. Statutory planning fees will increase by 3.8% from 1 April 2026. Further information can be found Planning fees: annual indexation from 1 April - GOV.UK.

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

Last updated: 03/03/2026 08:46:00

For planning purposes houses in multiple occupation (HMO) fall within planning use class C4. A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is described as a house occupied by between three and six unrelated individuals. It is their only or main residence and they share basic amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Where more than 6 people share a property, this would full into use class Sui generis. Planning permission Where more.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmo/

Last updated: 30/06/2025 15:52:51

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 de.....

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

Last updated: 08/07/2026 20:45:22

The Planning and Sustainable Development Service provides an optional expedited validation service. This service is upon request and offers expedited validation.Why provide a expedited validation service?The validation team aim to validate applications within 6 working days of receipt. This service enables applicant/agents to expedite validation to within 2/3 working days, depending on the application type.What will be pr.....

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

Last updated: 21/07/2026 10:32:14

Validation checks all relevant information and fee (where applicable) has been provided.Validation checks applications against the Cornwall Council Validation Guide: Validation Guide The guide is made up of: National Requirements - required by legislation; and Local Requirements – set by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). Applicants can use the Validation Guide as a checklist to ensure all the relevant information has be.....

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

Last updated: 03/10/2024 09:01:42

This page explains what the Cornwall Local Plan is, what it will cover and the preparation. This includes how communities and stakeholders will be involved.What is the Cornwall Local Plan?The Cornwall Local Plan is a statutory planning document that sets out the long-term planning framework. It guides decisions on how places will change over time including where development should take place. It also shows how our environ.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/about-the-cornwall-local-plan-plan-making-process/

Last updated: 30/07/2026 15:04:53

Local Development SchemeWe are no longer required to publish a Local Development Scheme (LDS). Statement of Community InvolvementThe Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires us to prepare a 'Statement of Community Involvement' (SCI).Planning affects everyone in our community. However, most people only get involved in planning when it directly affects them. The SCI explains how we will involve:local communitiesbu.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/local-development-scheme-and-statement-of-community-involvement/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 08:40:11

The full Climate Emergency DPD can be viewed via the following link: Climate Emergency Development Plan Document The Climate Emergency Development Plan Document was formally adopted on 21 February 2023. 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. These policies will help us to act on climate change. Climate Emergency DPD gui.....

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

Last updated: 08/07/2026 20:45:22

Cornwall Council must publish and maintain a register of brownfield land exceeding 0.25ha which is: suitable, available and achievable for residential-led development Residential-led means mostly self-contained dwellings, which can include flats. The register must be updated at least annually. The register is to be in two parts: Part 1 is to comprise sites which, are considered suitable, available and achievable. Part .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/register-of-brownfield-land/

Last updated: 08/07/2026 20:45:23

How to set up a Neighbourhood Plan Steering GroupLocal guidance (Cornwall)In Cornwall, a parish or town council (the Qualifying Body) is ultimately responsible for preparing the neighbourhood plan.A steering group is typically established to manage the work on behalf of the local council.Your steering group should:Operate under the authority of your local councilClearly set out how it will report and make recommendations .....

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

Last updated: 01/07/2026 14:07:53