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Search results for 'Planning'

Make the Neighbourhood Plan (adoption), monitoring and management

How is the Neighbourhood Plan made (adopted)? Following a successful referendum of the neighbourhood plan, we will formally make the neighbourhood plan. This means the neighbourhood plan will form part of the local development plan. The policies will carry full weight when assessing planning applications in the neighbourhood area. Please publish the neighbourhood plan on your website. You will now be allocated 25% of the .....

Last updated: 24/06/2025 11:26:08


Operative Public Path Orders

Register of Public Path and Definitive Map Modification Orders that have come into force and operative since 4th February 2021:Order NameTypeMade DateConfirmed DateOperative DateThe Cornwall Council (Public Footpath No. 6 (Part) St Ervan and Public Footpath No. 9 (Part) St Eval) (Land at Penrose) Public Path Diversion Order 2025Highways Act 198030.09.202520.11.202520.11.2025The Cornwall Council Public Footpath No. 46 and .....

Last updated: 01/07/2026 08:36:47


Private burials

Are burials on private land legal?Yes. There is no law preventing a burial on private land in England. However, this is a significant decision and there are legal, practical and environmental issues that must be carefully considered before proceeding.Important considerations before choosing a private burialFuture access to the graveIf the property is sold in the future, access to visit the grave is not guaranteed. While i.....

Last updated: 29/07/2026 13:24:12


Disabled Children's Record

All Local Authorities must have a record of disabled children and young people in their area. It is your choice if you want to be a part of this record. The benefits we can send you news and updates about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services it lets us see where people with SEND live and helps us plan services Things to know your record is not linked to any other register it will not affect entitlem.....

Last updated: 29/11/2024 12:47:55


Tell us about an event

If you are planning to run an event in Cornwall, please complete one of our event notification forms. All relevant services can then be made aware of your event. We will then let you know what permissions and licenses you may need to apply for. The Event Notification process supports organisers It provides a single point of contact to Council services and emergency agencies.  By completing our Event Notification Form, you.....

Last updated: 08/01/2024 15:29:09


Guidance for large events

Large public events require extra planning and preparation, sometimes lasting months or even a year. This section provides information on how to run a safe andsuccessful event. It includes advice and guidance to help you plan and organise your event, health and safety considerations and more. Planning and Organising Within this section you can find out: what you need to consider when planning a large event what permissio.....

Last updated: 18/06/2024 13:33:00


Hazardous Substances Consents

This page gives details of when Hazardous Substance Consent is required, how to apply and how to access the public register of sites with a Hazardous Substance consent. When consent is required Hazardous Substance Consent is required for: Substances listed as hazardous; which are; On a site at, or in excess of, the 'controlled quantity' As set out in the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2015 Applications for .....

Last updated: 30/11/2022 11:40:10


Launceston Southern Growth Area Concept Plan

Launceston Town Council and Cornwall Council have prepared a concept plan that focuses on an area south of Launceston.  It takes a proactive approach to how it believes development in this area should come forward. A public consultation ran from 29 June to 10 August 2020. Following this, Launceston Town Council reviewed a summary of the comments and amendments. Cornwall Council adopted the Concept Plan on 19 October 2020 .....

Last updated: 09/04/2021 12:21:47


Make a better application

This page offers information how to submit a better application. 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 re.....

Last updated: 29/07/2026 12:47:41


A vision for the new Local Plan

What is a vision?A vision is a picture of the future.It helps us to answer these questions:What do we want Cornwall to be like in the future?What problems do we need to solve?What should we do first?How will we know if we are making progress?All new local plans must set out a vision for their area. This will be though understanding the evidence of challenges and opportunities for Cornwall.The vision will be a golden threa.....

Last updated: 30/07/2026 15:02:26


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