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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


Changing a Right of Way

Changes to public rights of way are possible.  Using powers under either the Highways Act 1980 or the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Definitive Map (the legal record of public rights of way) can also be changed using a Definitive Map Modification Order under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The Council has (discretionary) powers to make a public path order under: The Highways Act.  To divert, extinguish or.....

Last updated: 14/04/2021 07:21:01


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


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

Constraints on development are shown on our interactive mapping pages. It includes maps with local information about the things that may affect planning permission.   View our interactive mapping Constraints include things like: Landscape designations Local nature reserves Tree preservation orders Contaminated land. More information on types of constraints can be found at: Protection of Trees and Hedgerows  Article 4s .....

Last updated: 07/12/2022 11:08:18


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


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


Planning pre-application advice services

This page provides details of fees for planning pre-application advice services. Full information regarding: What pre-application services we offer The different levels of service we offer The benefits of pre-application advice How to apply and How to pay can be found on the dedicated pre-application advice page: Pre-application Advice All fees stated below are inclusive of VAT. Fees must be received for the request for.....

Last updated: 05/01/2026 10:39:44


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