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How we manage complaints and other services

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control. It explains how the Council best uses its planning enforcement resources. Chargeable discretionary services If the Council has no statutory duty to provide enforcement functions it will look to recover its costs of providing such a service where it can. We get several requests each month from solicit.....

Last updated: 14/01/2026 11:55:51


Notice to Prepare the Cornwall Local Plan

Notice of intention to commence preparation of the Cornwall Local Plan The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, Part 4, Regulation 19 Cornwall Council gives notice of its intention to commence preparation of a new local plan, which is to be referred to as the Cornwall Local Plan (CLP). The CLP will cover the administrative boundary of Cornwall (ONS E06000052) as shown on the map. The CLP.....

Last updated: 30/04/2026 08:00:14


Constraints on development

Considering the constraints of a site is extremely important. Constraints effect:If planning permission is requiredValidation requirements with an applicationCosts and design of developmentConsideration of timescales.Constraints on development are shown on our interactive mapping pages.View our interactive mappingCornwall Council is currently in the process of producing a new constraint checker. This new system will enabl.....

Last updated: 11/06/2026 10:59:54


Cornwall’s green planning policies recognised in national nature report

Cornwall Council’s work on boosting nature recovery through its planning policies has been recognised in a national report. UK100, a network of influential local authority leaders across the country, has published Powers in Place: Nature, highlighting the strategies councils are using to protect and enhance wildlife, restore biodiversity and tackle the ecological emergency. It singles out Cornwall Council’s Climate Emerg.....

Last updated: 15/09/2023 08:47:32


Information for developers

This section includes guides to help developers at each stage of the planning process. Its includes affordable homes accessible housing policy information You can also find information on our meetings with Registered Partners and Developers key contact details. For more developer information please see the related links.

Last updated: 03/10/2024 14:50:51


Common enforcement enquiries and reasons for a report

Planning enforcement is a complex process. There are issues that are breaches of planning control that we will investigate. There are many circumstances where we receive a report but are unable to investigate. These pages will help you understand some common scenarios we deal with and help you decide if you need to report an issue to us. Common enforcement enquiries - homes and gardens On this page you can find informat.....

Last updated: 15/08/2023 13:32:33


Gamer technology to bring future Newquay to life

Cutting-edge technology will give Newquay residents the chance to view development ideas for the town centre while taking a virtual reality bike ride.  The latest gaming technology will be used at an event taking place in Newquay town centre on Saturday, November 26. Taking place between 10am and 4pm the event is being held at 13a Bank Street (next to Boots). The event has been organised by the Newquay Futures project wh.....

Last updated: 21/11/2022 14:13:06


Thinking of retirement?

If you are thinking about taking the next step and looking into retirement, it is best to know what to expect and what key information we need to process your pension. Find out which retirement applies to you Planning The first step you will need to take is to see what the value of your benefits are; this is to check you can meet the needs of your retirement. To do this you will need to sign on to our Member Self-Service.....

Last updated: 07/01/2026 08:42:48


Pre-application advice

Cornwall Council offer a pre-application advice service. Pre applications can be submitted, if you know you require planning permission and you wish to receive advice from a case officer or consultee service prior to the submission of a formal planning application. The service is offered on various size developments including: Householder developments Minor developments Discharge of condition(s) New proactive planning a.....

Last updated: 05/05/2026 14:20:59


Neighbourhood Planning Activity in Cornwall

Neighbourhood planning in a time of changeIn January 2025 we updated you on the publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 12 December 2024. Our new housing need is now 4,421 for Cornwall instead of the 2,707 that we had planned for under the current Cornwall Local Plan. As a result some of our local plan policies (and neighbourhood plans) are now out of date.We have updated our guidance on neighb.....

Last updated: 15/06/2026 15:52:23


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