Census 2021
Below is the Cornish picture on releases that have already been published:
UK Armed Forces - Veterans
Travel to work
Housing
Education
Labour markets
Health, disability and carers
Sexual orientation and gender identity
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/
Last updated: 25/09/2025 14:42:56
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What Cornwall Council is doing
A further £7 million from the Home Upgrade Grant 2 to improve up to 330 homes across Cornwall.Funding the installation of solar panels on 600 Council homes through Getting Building Fund and Green Homes Grant: Local Authority Delivery (LAD).Providing “Whole House Retrofits” to 46 Council homes so far, through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). ...Future funding will be supported by the new Housing Decarbonisation Strategy for Cornwall. ...This considers actions to reduce housing emissions and energy costs, and make homes healthier places to live.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-and-energy/what-is-cornwall-doing/
Last updated: 02/07/2026 12:46:37
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Help with childcare costs
Parents who receive housing benefit or council tax support may be able to get help with childcare costs.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/childcare-costs/
Last updated: 08/11/2023 11:20:56
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Other places to find help if you are struggling with money
Age UK Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly InformationAdvice and helpline services for older people, their families and carers01872 266383Age UK Cornwall websiteBenefits and HousingFind out about what benefits or short-term grants you may be eligible forBenefits and support0300 1234 121 (chose option 2)Housing support0300 1234 161 (chose option 2)Cornwall Housing websiteCitizens Advice CornwallAdvice on benefits, debt, money, housing and more0800 144 8848 (freephone)Text ADVICE or DEBT to 78866Citizens Advice WebsiteChristians Against PovertyDebt counselling charity with a number of centres in Cornwall0800 328 0006 (freephone)Christians Against Poverty websiteDisAbility Cornwall & Isles of ScillyAdvice on rights and entitlements with practical support for people with a long-term condition, disability and families.01736 759500 Disability Cornwall websiteFirst LightCharity supporting people who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.0300 777 4777First Light websiteGingerbreadBenefits...and financial advice support for single parent families0808 802 0925 (freephone)Gingerbread websiteHealthy Start VouchersTo help buy fruit, vegetables and milk if you’re on a low income, pregnant or have a child under 4.0345 607 6823Healthy Start websiteKernow Credit UnionOffers affordable, flexible loans and saving schemes01209 314449Kernow Credit Union websiteMoney WellnessProviding free debt advice, benefits assessment, income maximisation, budgeting guidance and vulnerability care.Money Wellness websitePentreath LtdOffer support to people living with mental health and emotional difficulties01726 862727Pentreath websiteStep ChangeDebt charity offering free debt advice and money management0800 138 1111 (freephone)Step Change websiteSt PetrocsAdvice line for support on homelessness issues 01872 264153St Petroc's websiteThe Growth HubFind independent and impartial business guidanceGrowth Hub websiteTurn2UsInformation and financial support to help people get back on trackTurn2us websiteNational
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/do-you-need-a-helping-hand/help-with-bills/other-places-to-find-help-if-you-are-struggling-with-money/
Last updated: 15/07/2026 12:30:06
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Fees for planning policy documents
These policies are available for free and published on the Council's website:
Planning Policy
Hard copy documents
As well as online we can also offer the following documents as hard copy:
All fees are inclusive of VAT
Cornwall Local Plan 2016 (includes Strategic Policies and Community Networks - £10
Cornwall Allocations DPD 2019 - £20
Cornwall Allocations DPD supporting documents 2018 - £10 each
Cornwall Minerals Safeguarding DPD 2017 - £20
Cornwall Mineral Resource Assessment 2017 - £10
Minerals Safeguarding DPD Sustainability Appraisal 2017 - £10
Minerals Safeguarding DPD Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report 2017 - £5
How to request a document
If you require any of the above documents, please email planning@cornwall.gov.uk.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-planning-policy-documents-fees/
Last updated: 24/02/2025 11:10:32
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Houses in multiple occupation
This is required under the Housing Act 2004 Part ll.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation/
Last updated: 01/10/2026 07:57:20
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HDRC Cornwall Areas of Research Interest (ARIs)
Health, Care, and System IntegrationIntegrated care pathwaysHow do specialist hospital discharge pathways for people experiencing homelessness affect:housing,health,service useand costs?...Do NHS referrals to local government, especially for housing needs, improve health, housing and service use?...Housing regulation and enforcementWhich enforcement approaches in the private rented sector improve housing conditions?
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/research-at-nihr-hdrc-cornwall/hdrc-cornwall-areas-of-research-interest-aris/
Last updated: 01/10/2026 11:34:43
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Places
The projects we work on fall within three main categories:
Cornwall Council projectsWe lead on unlocking the delivery of high-quality housing, economic and regeneration projects....Infrastructure projectsWe work with infrastructure providers to enable sustainable housing and economic growth
Pool Vision
The Pool Vision is the result of a masterplannning exercise undertaken for the Pool Regeneration Area in Cornwall....The Cornwall Site Allocations DPD assigns these sites for development.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/places/
Last updated: 14/01/2025 11:56:39
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Explore your care options
Visit our Accommodation and Housing Options page for more information.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/explore-your-care-options/
Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:46:58
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How planning applications are decided
(These are as identified by the Service Director – Planning & Housing (Chief Planning Officer) or her nominated representative); or Sites allocated in the Site Allocations Development Plan Document 2019 or Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 or made Neighbourhood Development Plan or subsequent plan making allocations for 50 or more dwellings; orMajor (as defined in the Town and Country Planning [Development Management Procedure] [England] Order 2015) affordable housing led sites that deliver 50% or more affordable housing; or 50 or more dwellings on brownfield (as per the definition of previously developed land in annexe 2 of the National Planning Policy Framework) sites; or Investment opportunities and agreed sectors agreed in the Growth Strategy or Industrial Strategy.Officers may determine applications under delegated authority in all cases unless it is called to Committee by the relevant local Member.Virtual planning committeesPlanning Committee meetings are taking place
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/how-planning-applications-are-decided/
Last updated: 24/09/2026 14:30:23
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