The final housing requirement for the Local Plan will be based on the target at the point the Plan is submitted....Cornwall Council should make decisions in line with an up to date Local Plan....Neighbourhood Plan and Local Plan policies are not automatically out of date if more than 5 years old.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/planning-explained/

Last updated: 25/08/2026 14:23:03

Since 2016/17 the Government has allowed Local Authorities to charge an additional ‘precept’ on top of their core Council Tax charge. ...The Adult Social Care Precept was introduced by the Government as a way to help local authorities cover the cost....It is easier to explain using an example, comparing 2025/26 Council Tax figures with 2024/25.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2025/adult-social-care-precept-2025/

Last updated: 12/03/2025 12:33:34

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Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:10:56

It will ensure delivery against national priorities and generate local growth and prosperity.Cornwall Cultural Strategy 2026-2036The Cornwall Cultural Strategy is our plan to strengthen culture and the creative industries in Cornwall....It will support local and national ambitions for growth and clean energy.Theme 2: Sustainable Food, Land and SeasEnvironmental Growth Strategy 2020-2065Our vision is that in 2065 nature in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be diverse, beautiful and healthy....The Strategy is currently being refreshed.The Cornwall Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2020-2026The strategy sets out how Cornwall Council and its partner authorities intend to work together to manage flood risk from all sources.Theme 3: Thriving Places with Decent HomesCornwall Local Plan 2010-2030Cornwall Council's Local Plan has at its core the aim to bridge the inequality gaps in society and make a positive difference to people's lives.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/key-council-documents/

Last updated: 21/10/2026 15:14:56

We are preparing a new Local Plan and are asking for suggestions of land that may be suitable for development. ...Submissions received by this date will be considered as part of the preparation of the Cornwall Local Plan 2050.Help shape our futureWe welcome site suggestions through our calls for sites from all our stakeholders including:landownersparish councilscommunity groupsbusinesses andresidentsThe calls for sites play a vital role in identifying land for:housingemploymentinfrastructure andenvironmental usesWe will use the evidence to support allocations where appropriate in the next Local Plan.Why your submission is importantDue to changes in national planning policy, our housing target has increased from 2,707 to 4,421 homes per year. ...We need your help to identify land that can support this growth and meet other local needs.Call for large sites 800+ dwellingsWe need to explore all sustainable options to meet our housing and infrastructure needs. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/call-for-sites/

Last updated: 12/08/2026 16:00:39

This is so that local people have time to make commentsour neighbourhood priorities statement activity map shows the progress of neighbourhood priorities statements in our pilot.Neighbourhood Priorities Statements updatesFeock and Kea - Designation consultation dates publishedGwennap - PublishedHelston - Pre-submission consultation dates publishedLostwithiel - Pre-submission consultation dates publishedSancreed - DesignatedSt Allen - DesignatedSt Merryn - DesignatedYou can find more information about neighbourhood priorities statements updates below.Progress of Neighbourhood Priorities Statements in Cornwall and progress documentsNeighbourhood priorities statements do not contain planning policies but they do allow local people to influence growth and development in their area. ...An NPS is an opportunity for residents to set out their aspirations for the future and identify important local planning issues.When we write policies for the next Cornwall Local Plan, we will have a legal duty to consider all approved NPS.Please complete the surveyTell us how growth can make your area better/the changes that would improve your area.Planning for our future surveyNeighbourhood Priorities StatementProgressAltarnunAltarnun DesignatedAntonyAntony DesignatedBlislandBisland DesignatedBude-StrattonBude-Stratton DesignatedCalstockCalstock DesignatedCamborneCamborne DesignatedCarharrackCarharrack DesignatedColan Colan DesignatedConstantineConstantine DesignatedCrowanCrowan DesignatedDelaboleDelabole DesignatedEgloshayleEgloshayle DesignatedFeock and Kea: Reference PA26/00004/NDPFeock and Kea Designation consultation 21/10/26 - 2/12/26 midnightForrabury and MinsterForrabury and Minster DesignatedFoweyFowey DesignatedGermoeGermoe DesignatedGerransGerrans DraftingGwennapGwennap Published...StatementGwinear-GwithianGwinear-Gwithian DraftingHayleHayle DesignatedHelstonHelston Pre-submission consultation 13 October 2026 - 24 November 2026 5pm.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-priorities-statements-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 22/10/2026 14:55:05

Bodmin Beacon is an award winning open space is well known amongst the local community but remains a secret to the passing tourist....The Advisory Group has representatives from Cornwall Council, Cormac Solutions Ltd, Bodmin Town Council and local community volunteers....All with a common interest to safeguard the natural and historic heritage of Bodmin Beacon Local Nature Reserve.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/local-nature-reserves/bodmin-beacon-local-nature-reserve/

Last updated: 15/07/2025 13:18:24

Parliamentary constituencies to change  Parliamentary constituency boundaries will change at the UK Parliamentary general election to be held on 4 July 2024.  ...The BCE submitted their final report to Parliament by 1 July 2023.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/2023-review-of-parliamentary-constituencies/

Last updated: 28/05/2024 08:04:59

They bring local councillors, public, community and voluntary sector organisations together....They also held conversations about local issues, challenges and solutions....This seeks to strengthen the voice of local communities.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/community-area-partnerships/community-area-partnership-action-plans/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:56:25

What’s changing On 1 July 2025, the UK Government issued a statement.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/refugee-resettlement/afghan-resettlement-in-cornwall-july-2025/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 08:33:46