Rent returned to tenantsNo rent is payable for occupation of an HMO which is not licensed and should be....Tenants or Cornwall Council can apply to the Residential Property Tribunal for a Rent Repayment Order....The HMO licence will state when it comes into force and when it ends (usually 5 years).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation/duties-of-an-hmo-licence-holder/

Last updated: 30/09/2026 15:23:58

All Local Authorities must have a record of disabled children and young people in their area....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 entitlement to services or benefits being on the DCR does not automatically entitle your child to services How to register To access the DCR you will need to create an account on the Family Information Service website....Register or view your account on the Disabled Children Record If you need support with registering your child on the Disabled Children’s Record, viewing your submitted form, or would like to request the information that you have previously submitted into the Disabled Children Record, please contact the Family Information Service on 0800 587 8191 or at FIS@cornwall.gov.uk.

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

A land search will be carried out as part of the process of buying a house....If an Advance Payments Code (APC) notice is registered against the property it will be listed within Part 4, miscellaneous charges....The Local Land Charges register will show all notices, payments and refunds.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-and-infrastructure-adoptions/advice-for-householders-about-advance-payment-code-notices/

Last updated: 16/05/2022 12:23:14

Request food waste, recycling and rubbish containersIf you don’t have any containers for your food waste, recycling or rubbish, you can request them using the form below....This may be because:your property has recently changed from being business rated to council tax registered oryou’re the first person to live in a new build homeRequest food waste, recycling and rubbish containersIf you think we've given you the wrong rubbish containerIf, once your bin or sack arrives, you think it won’t work for your property, you can apply to us to review our assessment of your home.Please wait at least 2 working days after your bin or sack has arrived for our system to update before asking us to exchange it.Find out how to exchange your bin or sackIf there's a problem with your bin or sack deliveryIf there is a problem with your bin delivery or your bins once they arrive, please use the link below to report it.Tell us about a problem with your bin delivery

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/rubbish/bins-and-bags-for-a-new-build-or-newly-registered-property/

Last updated: 24/09/2026 15:09:04

Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available GOV.UK  The proposals included: a mandatory national register of short term lets....The Council would be able to remove the permitted development rights and require full planning permission....This would be via an Article 4 Direction and take up to 12 months to achieve.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/

Last updated: 20/04/2026 10:06:35

This will include your lender if you have a mortgage on the property....If your property is a leasehold then this will include the freeholder.Once all the signed documents have been returned to the Council’s Legal services they seal and date them....Your solicitor will need to register the document at the Land Registry.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/understanding-your-section-106-agreement/

Last updated: 15/06/2026 08:37:27

ContentsGo online and receive your bill by emailSign up for an online accountLog in to your online accountAdd services to your accountSign up for text message reminders Go online and receive your bill by emailJoin an increasing number of households who get their bills by email. ...This is a 9-digit number starting with a 3.You can also add other services to your account such as housing benefits, business rates and landlord services. ...Link your council tax and other servicesSign up for text message remindersOnce you’ve signed up we will send you a text message if you miss a Council tax payment reminding you to pay, or to get in touch with us if you are unable to make payment.To sign up please complete our contact form including your:nameaddressmobile phone numberaccount reference numberRequest text message reminders

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/sign-up-to-view-your-council-tax-online/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 15:11:00

You can get the heat network relief if your property is only used or mainly used as a ‘heat network.’...To be eligible, the heat network must: take its energy from a low carbon source supply heating and cooling to other properties - for example, homes, shops, public buildings, hospitals and offices The heat network must not supply heat or cooling for industrial use - for example, to create products in factories....What you’ll get You will not pay Business Rates if your property is eligible for the heat network relief.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/get-money-off-your-business-rates/heat-network-relief/

Last updated: 12/01/2024 15:14:46

The Council first acquired agricultural property in 1908 to create smallholdings....The Estate The holdings are let as equipped farms, which in this context means that the tenancy includes land, farm buildings and dwelling house. ...The tenant provides the livestock, machinery and other fixtures and fittings necessary to run the farm.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/land-and-property/farming-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 02/04/2026 09:56:22

The Planning and Housing Service have a number of teams who deal with different areas of planning and housing. ...If you wish to speak to an officer, you can:call a mobile numberleave a message on office landline numbers Officers can pick up messages on office numbers using Microsoft Teams.You can find out more about the planning service teams using the links below.Land ChargesWhat we doA local land charge is a restriction on a piece of land or property that can:limit its use orbind the owner to a payment of a sum of money. ...The land charges team search the land charges register for potential purchasers of properties and land.Find out more about local land charges.Planning PolicyWhat we doPlanning Policy helps shape the future of Cornwall. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/contacts-team-info-and-contact-details/

Last updated: 14/10/2026 07:13:29