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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


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


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: 05/06/2025 08:47:16


Permitted Development Rights

Information on Permitted Development rights You can do certain types of development without applying for Planning Permission. This is called "permitted development". It is set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015. You can find guidance on the rules that relate to permitted development on the Planning Portal website. Common projects You can find information on: whether d.....

Last updated: 18/07/2024 15:12:55


Neighbourhood Planning Activity in Cornwall

Neighbourhood planning in a time of change In January we updated you on the publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 12 December 2024. Our new housing requirement 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) will now be out of date. Our briefing papers are availa.....

Last updated: 04/11/2025 17:03:03


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


Apply for funding

Neighbourhood planning funding The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government has confirmed that following the spending review it is unable to commission new neighbourhood planning support services for 2025 onwards. This means that no new grant funding or technical support will be available to neighbourhood plan groups. Technical support that has already been awarded will continue to be provided. However it must.....

Last updated: 02/07/2025 14:03:42


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 My Pension Online, from.....

Last updated: 11/09/2024 08:49:01


Newlyn Downs Explosives Storage Depot

The Newlyn Downs Explosive Storage Depot is an 'upper tier' site as a result of its activities. Site operations include the storage of explosives. It is regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH). This is to limit the impacts of a major accident to people, local communities and the environment. The Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency monitor and inspect site operations. This i.....

Last updated: 11/07/2024 11:09:29


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: 23/10/2025 15:53:59


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