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Our latest planting projects

Forest for Cornwall supports a huge range of projects. Here is a small sample of the work that the team have been doing with communities, organisations, farmers and landholders. Woodland Creation: We have supported many farmers and landholders to access the Forestry Commission’s England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) funding. This is for larger planting projects of more than one hectare in total. Court Farm is an example .....

Last updated: 29/05/2025 13:12:29


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 application The best way to submit your application is via the Planning Portal. Over 77% of applications are currently submitted via the Planning Portal. Benefits include: Planning fee is paid at time of submission Less invalid applications on.....

Last updated: 18/11/2022 10:51:10


River Camel phosphates - Stakeholder workshops

Cornwall Council appointed consultants to help resolve the issue. Royal HaskoningDHV are helping us identify solutions to help overcome the development block. We want to work with our stakeholders to develop solutions. Engagement opportunities and outcomes Our last update for stakeholders and planning agents was on 13 March as part of the Spring Planning Agents Forum. You can view the slides from the event: River Camel p.....

Last updated: 13/03/2025 13:50:50


Call for sites

A call for sites is a way to suggest sites that might be available for development in the future. This is a normal part of plan making. Previous calls may be found on our Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment SHLAA) pages. The Council is currently exploring how the next Local Plan will deal with growth in Cornwall to 2050. Any revised plan will need to identify enough land to meet future requirements. This includ.....

Last updated: 13/03/2025 13:07:07


Fire safety for large events

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, event organisers are responsible for fire safety at the event venue.  You must: Adequately asses the risk of fire Take steps to stop fires from starting or to limit the spread of fire Provide adequate systems of fire warnings and means of escape If you are using tents or marquees, you will need to pay specific attention to keeping fire exits clear and well signed at .....

Last updated: 06/05/2021 09:13:31


Local development orders

What is a Local Development Order? A Local Development Order (LDO) is a simple tool. It allows a Local Planning Authority to introduce new permitted development rights. LDOs are flexible and consistent with local determination. They are part of a move to remove bureaucracy. As well as redefining issues where planning makes a contribution to the local area.  LDOs are a means for the planning system to add incentives to dev.....

Last updated: 28/04/2021 06:16:01


Cornwall Council Business Continuity Planning

Emergency events are indiscriminate. They can threaten human welfare and damage the environment. This can lead to disrupted council services, utilities and everyday normal life. The Cornwall Council Emergency Response Framework provides guidance to the Council. This will be on the actions to be taken when advised of an emergency, whether actual or potential. This will allow the Council to effectively respond to and manage.....

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


Government and Natural England advice

{"markup":"Letter from the Chief Planner\nOn 30 January 2024, the Chief Planner published aletter. It provides an update on designation of sensitive catchment areas and upgrades to wastewater treatment works.\nGuidance from Natural England\n\nNatural England (NE) published updated guidance in November 2022. NECR459 Edition 1 Nutrient Neutrality Generic Methodology updated the previous document in March.\nNE released a new.....

Last updated: 12/03/2024 10:27:04


Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points

This page provides information and guidance regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. It includes guidance on: When planning permission is required; and Other considerations such as licences and building regulations. Do I need planning permission? The planning rules for installing charge points will depend on whether the dwelling has off-street parking or on-street parking. It will also depend on if the the prop.....

Last updated: 10/03/2025 14:58:13


Council Leader asks Prime Minster: is government planning to phase out funding for Cornwall?

Cornwall Council leader, Councillor Leigh Frost, has written to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, asking for urgent clarity on whether Cornwall will continue to receive vital Local Growth Funding after March 2026.The letter comes in response to recent announcements that suggest future growth investment may be targeted only at mayoral city regions, raising fears that Cornwall could be excluded from long-term funding essen.....

Last updated: 30/06/2025 08:50:01


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