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The policies will carry full weight when assessing planning applications in the neighbourhood area....As planning applications come forward, you should assess them against the policies in your neighbourhood plan. ...Responding to planning applications guide note You may want to make changes to your neighbourhood plan from housing needs challenges and development boundaries to site allocations. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/make-the-neighbourhood-plan-adoption-monitoring-and-management/

Last updated: 24/06/2025 10:26:08

A design and access statement is a short report which supports a planning application. ...Developments which require a design and access statement The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013 No. 1238, contains a detailed list of development types. ...You only need submit one joint statement when submitting a Listed Building application where planning permission is also required. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/design-and-access-statements/

Last updated: 07/08/2025 14:05:43

Information on the Disabled Children's Record including how you can register and update your entry.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/children-and-young-people-with-disabilities/disabled-childrens-record/

Last updated: 10/09/2026 15:37:07

If you are planning to run an event in Cornwall, please complete one of our event notification forms.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/tell-us-about-an-event/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:59:59

There are now grants available for planting on as little as 0.1 hectares....Improving agricultural land   Well-designed planting plans can help you to manage the soil and its nutrients....Selling carbon credits   If you are planning a large-scale woodland, you can gain carbon units to sell.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/why-plant-a-tree/benefits-for-the-economy-and-production/

Last updated: 21/01/2026 13:04:21

This helps to set policies and allocations and makes sure that we all know what we need to do.We have been developing a draft vision using:Recent engagement and conversationsEvidence about our communities, economy, environment and infrastructureReviewing our strategies and plansNational planning policy and legislationWhat will the vision include?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/vision-objectives/

Last updated: 30/07/2026 14:02:26

For information how to make a planning application visit the Make a planning application web page.Submitting your applicationThe best way to submit your application is via the Planning Portal....The majority of applications are currently submitted via the Planning Portal.Benefits include:Planning fee is paid at time of submissionLess invalid applications on receipt due to mandatory requirementsFully integrated with the back office systemsDocument repository and workflow tool for customersThe Planning Portal is our preferred option to submit and pay for your application online....Validation requirements - guidanceBefore submitting a planning application, we highly recommended checking for constraints and designations. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-planning-application/make-a-better-application/

Last updated: 29/07/2026 11:47:41

Do I need planning permission The below is for guidance only....This is because the planning rules on demolition can be complex. ...Information regarding these services can be found here: Do I need planning permission?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/demolition-of-buildings-and-structures/

Last updated: 03/06/2025 13:54:16

This can be a simple record, such as a notebook, containing:the name and details of the deceasedthe date of buriala map or plan showing the burial locationThis record should be retained permanently.Environmental and site suitabilityBefore planning a private burial, you must ensure that the site meets environmental and groundwater protection requirements....The Environment Agency has powers to intervene if there is a risk of pollution, so early contact with them is strongly advised.Minimum environmental distancesThe burial site must:be more than 30 metres from any spring, running water or standing waterbe more than 10 metres from dry ditches or field drainsbe at least 50 metres from any well, spring or borehole used for water supplyallow at least 1 metre of soil above and below the coffin once buriedbe free from standing water when the grave is first dugnot be in very sandy soilThe burial plot should also be located:away from buildingsaway from underground services such as drains, cables and gas pipesThis is particularly important to prevent disturbance if future repairs or development take place.Further national guidance on cemeteries and burials is available on the Gov.uk website.Planning permissionPlanning permission is not usually required for one or two burials, as this is unlikely to represent a material change of land use.However, planning...permission may be required if:permanent memorials or structures are proposedmultiple burials are plannedFor advice and further information, contact the Council’s Planning and Building Control team.What you need to do before a home burialRegister the death at one of Cornwall’s registration officesAppointments can be booked online: Register a death – Cornwall CouncilObtain a Certificate of Authority for Burial (often called the “green form”) from the RegistrarComplete and return the Notice of burial formAlternative burial optionsIf a home burial is not suitable, there are other options to consider:Burial at seaBurial at sea is permitted at three designated UK coastal sites and a marine licence is required from the Marine Management Organisation.Ashes may be scattered at sea without a licenceGreen or natural burial optionsEnvironmentally friendly alternatives such as green burials and burial meadows are becoming more widely available.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/private-burials/

Last updated: 29/07/2026 12:24:12

Recent ProjectsHave a look at our projects page to see the range of projects we have supported so far.ProjectsFunding sources:Forestry CommissionEngland Woodland Creation Offer – funding tree planting on areas from one hectare in size and will cover up to 100% of costsThere are other FC grants including the Woodland Creation Planning Grant and Woodland Carbon CodeTree CouncilFarmers Hedge FundDefraShared Outcome Fund – funding to introduce trees to the farmed landscapeProtect Earth Protect Earth provides funding for woodlands, shelterbelts, and silvopasture....The company were concerned about the potential for more plastic waste in the landscape as tree planting increases....Utilities ChecksIf you are planting trees it is essential to carry out the necessary utilities checks.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/i-want-to-plant-trees/farmers-and-landholders/

Last updated: 06/08/2026 10:02:05