Planning enforcement
In this section
The planning enforcement service can investigate and act if something is built that needs but does not have planning permission.
We can also investigate if a development has not followed the plans that were agreed upon when permission was given.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/
Last updated: 15/08/2023 14:07:53
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Tell us about changes to your business
It's important to tell us about changes straight away.
If you move in to or out of a property, or you own a property that is occupied or vacant, contact us straight away so we can:
work out the correct charge for you
award any relief or exemption
send you a correct bill as soon as possible
Contact us if you need to tell us about any other changes.
Contact the Business Rates team
Check your business rates account
You ca.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-rates/tell-us-about-changes-to-your-business/
Last updated: 04/02/2026 09:36:24
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How we manage complaints and other services
Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control. It explains how the Council best uses its planning enforcement resources.
Chargeable discretionary services
If the Council has no statutory duty to provide enforcement functions it will look to recover its costs of providing such a service where it can.
We get several requests each month from solicit.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/how-we-manage-complaints-and-other-services/
Last updated: 14/01/2026 11:55:51
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Book returned to Cornish library 45 years after it was loaned out
Perhaps it’s been gathering dust on a bookshelf or buried deep at the back of a cupboard.
Whatever the reason, after four decades this book is about to start a new chapter after finally finding its way back home.
Music Notation, by Gardner Read, was loaned out from Penzance Library and according to its record card, was due to be returned by March 25, 1980.
It was eventually handed into St Ives Library in November, 2025 – .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/book-returned-to-cornish-library-45-years-after-it-was-loaned-out/
Last updated: 10/12/2025 13:18:01
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Sustainability Appraisal of the Cornwall Site Allocations DPD
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is an integral part of preparing local developments documents. It appraises the social, environmental and economic effects of a plan from the start.
It should:
perform a key role in providing a sound evidence base
be transparent and open to public participation
inform decision making
show a plan is the most appropriate given the reasonable alternatives
Sustainability Appraisal Report to.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/sustainability-appraisal-of-the-cornwall-site-allocations-dpd/
Last updated: 19/03/2021 10:18:08
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Local Authority Land
This page provides details of the Council’s land and building assets.
You can search for property and site information via our asset management system called Concerto.
Within the system you can find:
all service and office properties occupied or controlled by user bodies, both freehold and leasehold
all other properties owned or used by Cornwall Council, for example, hostels, laboratories, investment properties and depot.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/local-government-transparency-code/local-authority-land/
Last updated: 19/06/2025 07:47:55
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Anti-social behaviour and nuisance
One of the biggest problems affecting communities in Cornwall is anti-social behaviour. This covers malicious, thoughtless and inconsiderate activity. These have the potential to damage community life.
Every week new acts of anti-social behaviour are reported. For all those reports however, far more remain unreported. People are forced to put up with behaviour that can blight all areas of personal and community life.
What.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/community-safety/anti-social-behaviour-and-nuisance/
Last updated: 16/07/2025 09:32:09
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Cornwall Holdings Reports
Detailed lists of the Cornwall Pension Fund's equity holdings will be updated here on a quarterly basis.
Please note, that due to reporting restrictions, there is a three month lag on the data being reported.
Quarterly reports for 2025
Cornwall Lookthrough Holdings Report Q2 2025
Previous data
Lookthrough Holdings 2025 (previous quarters)
Cornwall Lookthrough Holdings Report Q1 2025
Lookthrough Holdings 2024
Cornwall L.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/cornwall-holdings-reports/
Last updated: 15/10/2025 14:46:05
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Application to add a Restricted Byway and Footpaths at Trevegean, St Just CP. WCA651
Below is the current Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) documentation to add a Restricted Byway and Footpaths at Trevegean, St Just CP. It includes:
the report
user evidence forms
topographical reports
documentary evidence
consultation responses
the delegated officer decision
WCA 651 Cornwall Council report for ‘Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order to add a Restricted Byway and Footpaths at Treveg.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/dmmo-reports/application-to-add-a-restricted-byway-and-footpaths-at-trevegean-st-just-cp-wca651/
Last updated: 08/02/2022 11:09:32
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Equipment to help you stay safe at home
For some people, their own home is the best place for them to live, but they need a little help to manage. There is a wide range of equipment and electronic gadgets that can help them:
carry out tasks
get around
keep them safe
alert them to danger
and much more
These can be useful for many people, whether they have:
physical disabilities
sensory loss
learning disabilities or mental health difficulties
or are older and.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/equipment-to-help-you-stay-safe-at-home/
Last updated: 16/01/2026 14:43:35
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