Planning pre-application advice services
plus - £428Full - £536Follow up query via virtual meeting with bullet email response - £268 (Only available if you have received pre-application advice in the last 3 months and wish to discuss the contents of the planning officer's response)Discharge of condition (per condition, telephone/virtual meeting and written response) - £161 (Planning application reference must be quoted)2-9 Dwellings or site area below 0.5 haDesktop - £749Desktop Plus - £857Full - £1,070Follow up (can include up to a 30 mins call and email with bullet point response) - £536 (Only available if you have received pre-application advice in the last 3 months and wish to discuss the contents of the planning officer's response)Discharge of condition (per condition, telephone/virtual meeting and written response) - £268 (Planning application reference must be quoted)Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) adviceThis advice can be requested as part of the planning pre-application advice service, for an additional fee or as stand-alone...advice without requesting planning pre-application advice.Fixed charge to include a telephone/virtual meeting up to 1 hour (site meeting at the discretion of the case officer) and 1 letter giving advice - £381Further advice, hourly rate - £119Sustainable Energy and Construction (Policy SEC1) adviceThis advice can be requested as part of the planning pre-application advice service, for an additional fee or as stand-alone advice without requesting planning pre-application advice.Fixed charge to include a telephone/virtual meeting up to 1 hour and 1 letter giving advice - £381Further advice, hourly rate - £119Please note this service does not offer site meetings.Historic Environment Officer advice – Building and Conservation and/or ArchaeologyThis advice can be requested as part of the planning pre-application advice service, for an additional fee or as stand-alone advice without requesting planning pre-application advice.Written response and a telephone/virtual meeting up to 1 hour (a site...meeting is at the discretion of the case officer) - £381Additional support in addition to the above (per hour) - £119Discharge of Condition (per condition, telephone/virtual meeting and written response) £178.50 (Planning application reference and condition number must be quoted)Land Agent adviceAdvice on agricultural dwellings (including lifting of planning restriction).
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-pre-application-advice-services/
Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:30
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Constraints on development
Constraints effect:If planning permission is requiredValidation requirements with an applicationCosts and design of developmentConsideration of timescales.Constraint checker toolCornwall Council has produced a new constraint checker tool. ...Constraint checker toolPlease read the Constraint Checker guide to learn more about using the tool.The checker enables customers to:Plot the site on the interactive mapView constraints relevant to the planning processProduce a report of relevant constraintsThe constraint checker should be used in conjunction with Cornwall Council's validation Guide.Important InformationThe results provided are not definitive and are limited to constraints identified within the area plotted by the user. ...This is where:Cornwall Council is not the licence holder; orthe information is sensitive.This includes constraint layers in relation to:Contaminated Land; andHealth and Safety Areas.The report generated can be submitted with any subsequent planning application.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/constraints-on-development/
Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:31
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Our latest planting projects
This is for larger planting projects of more than one hectare in total....This planting will provide public access to a very special area of the county....The planting has been planned to enhance the productivity of the farm business.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/what-is-forest-for-cornwall/our-latest-planting-projects/
Last updated: 30/07/2025 11:04:52
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Pre-application advice
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 pre-application process should not be used for confirmation as to whether planning permission or other planning consents are required or not required. ...Pre-application fees
Householder enquiry
If you wish to alter or extend your home, a householder pre application can be submitted if you know planning is required, for more guidance please view our webpages on:
Householder Guidance
Design
The Planning Portal website offers quality planning advice.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/pre-application-advice/
Last updated: 05/05/2026 13:20:59
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Permitted Development Rights
Information on Permitted Development rightsYou can do certain types of development without applying for Planning Permission....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 projectsYou can find information on:whether development you wish to carry out is permitted development, orwhether you need to submit a planning applicationon our Do I need planning permission or building control webpage, or visit the Planning Portal's Interactive House. ...To get the formal opinion, you need to submit a Lawful Development Certificate for assessment.You can find more information on solar panels on our Solar panels and planning permission webpage.Building ControlWhilst you may not need planning permission for some projects, there is still a legal requirement to get building regulations approval for works involving structural changes.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/permitted-development-rights/
Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:40
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Local Plan Timetable
It must follow regulations made by Government Those Regulations are the Town and Country Planning (local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026....It must also contain prescribed content under section 15b of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.Cornwall Council has given 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 Local Plan will cover the whole area of Cornwall.The CLP will set out the spatial vision and strategic objectives for the future development of Cornwall....scoping consultation will be undertaken to inform its detailed content.The CLP will include strategic policies on minerals and waste.The Council does not intend to prepare any supplementary plans at this time.ActivityDateNotice given of intention to commence local plan preparation30 April 2026Scoping consultation starts5 October 2026Scoping consultation ends16 November 2026Gateway 1 self-assessment summary made available25 January 2027Consultation on proposed local plan content and evidence starts10 May 2027Consultation on proposed local plan content and evidence ends21 June 2027Observations and advice sought under Gateway 213 September 2027Consultation on the proposed local plan starts13 March 2028Consultation on the proposed local plan ends24 April 2028Observations and advice sought under Gateway 33 July 2028Plan submission for examination11 November 2028Anticipated date for plan adoption23 June 2029 This timetable satisfies the requirements of Regulations 4 and 5 of the Town and Country Planning
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/local-plan-timetable/
Last updated: 30/07/2026 13:51:46
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Places
These documents are material planning considerations for planning applications....Cornwall Council adopted the plan in October 2020 as planning guidance to inform planning applications for the site....The plan is now planning guidance to inform planning applications for the site.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/places/
Last updated: 14/01/2025 11:56:39
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Upcoming and current appeal hearings and inquiries
This page provides details of:Upcoming appeals and inquiries; andAny current appeals and inquiriesThere are no upcoming hearings or inquiries at present.DocumentsOriginal planning documents and/or appeal documents can be viewed on the Cornwall Council online planning register.How do I find out about the decision?...The decision of the Planning Inspectorate will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website.Planning Inspectorate website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-appeal-hearings-and-inquiries/
Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:27
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Operative Public Path Orders
Public Path Diversion Order 2026Highways Act 198019.03.202607.05.202607.05.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No.15 (Part) Tintagel) (Trebarwith Strand) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026Highways Act 198024.02.202607.05.202607.05.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No. 30 (Part) Lostwithiel) (Poldew Woods) Public Path Diversion OrderHighways Act 198002.12.202519.05.202619.05.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No.19 Menheniot) (Tencreek Farm) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026Highways Act 198019.03.202612.05.202612.05.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No.144 (Part) Wendron) (Trewavas Farm) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198012.08.202518.09.202526.05.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No.32 (Part) Linkinhorne)(Land at Uphill) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198018.12.202518.03.202618.03.2026The Cornwall Council Public Bridleway No.76 Crowan (Part) (Land at Clowance Barton) Public Path Diversion Order 2026Town And Country Planning...Act 199015.01.202624.02.202624.02.2026The Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No. 161 (Part) Wendron) (Treloar Farm) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198007.08.202518.11.202518.12.2025The Cornwall Council Public Footpath No.1 St Germans (Part) (Tredudwell) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198016.09.202520.01.202603.02.2026The Cornwall Council (Footpath 14 Luxulyan(Part)) (Development off St Cyriac) Public Path Diversion Order 2010Town And Country Planning Act 199029.04.201024.05.201015.10.2025The Cornwall Council (Footpath from Menhyr Drive to Public Footpath No.33 St Ives (Part) (Residential Development Of 14 Affordable Homes And 2 Open Market Homes At “Land West of Menhyr Drive”) Diversion Order 2016Town And Country Planning Act 199030.11.201615.02.201723.10.2025The Cornwall Council Public Footpath No.19 St Ives (Part) (Forge Fields) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198010.07.202504.09.202504.09.2025The County of Cornwall (Part of Footpath No.37, Towednack...) Public Path Diversion Order 2004Highways Act 198004.10.200419.08.200502.09.2025The Cornwall Council (Footpath No. 38, St Enoder) (Gnome World Holiday Park) Public Path Diversion Order 2015Highways Act 198002.09.201516.11.201514.08.2025The Cornwall Council Footpath Sections of Right of Way No.57,Chacewater (Parts): Former Hallenbeagle Mine Site (South-West Part) Varying Order 2017Town And Country Planning Act 199024.10.201724.10.201813.08.2025The Cornwall Council (Footpath No. 9, St Austell Bay (Part)) (Little Trenarren Farm) Public Path Diversion Order 2013Highways Act 198006.02.201308.04.201313.08.2025The Cornwall Council Public Footpath No. 01 Morwenstow (Part) (Land at Litter Mouth) Public Path Diversion Order 2005Highways Act 198012.12.200516.08.200612.08.2025The Cornwall Council (Public Bridleway No.81 (Part) St Hilary) Public Path Diversion Order 2019Highways Act 198020.08.201929.10.201905.08.2025The Cornwall Council (Part of Footpath No.22, Wendron) Public Path Diversion Order
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-path-orders/operative-public-path-orders/
Last updated: 04/11/2026 10:46:20
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Newlyn Downs Explosives Storage Depot
Emergency Planning
The site operator has prepared, maintains and exercises their on-site emergency plan.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/newlyn-downs-explosives-storage-depot/
Last updated: 27/03/2024 13:07:29
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