Permissions for large events
You may need several different types of permission to hold your event;
planning permission
or licences
or consent of the landowner of your event site
You should provide at least 3 months’ notice of an event to allow time for licences/permissions to be issued....You may need:
Licences for events, premises or entertainment
Planning permission – to put up buildings and other structures
Permission from the landowner to use the event site – there may be a charge for this and you may need to book popular sites well in advance
Permission for traffic management, including road closures, cones and signs, or to use the public highway or for advertisements such as banners
Permission from the emergency services – for instance, from HM Coastguard if your event involves water based activities like a boat race or wind surfing
Insurance as a requirement for some permissions and licences....Organisations to contact
Highways
For events that have an impact on the highway (signs, traffic management, road closures, restrictions on street parking, banners, bunting, seasonal lights, etc)
Streetworks SectionTransportation ServiceEnvironment, Planning and EconomyCornwall CouncilRadnor RoadScorrierRedruthCornwallTR16 5EH
Email: streetworks@cornwall.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 1234 222
Emergency services
Decide what additional information is required regarding specific activities and make contact with other relevant organisations.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/permissions-for-large-events/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:39:51
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Guidance for large events
Large public events require extra planning and preparation, sometimes lasting months or even a year. ...Planning and Organising
Within this section you can find out:
what you need to consider when planning a large event
what permissions, licences and insurance you will need
information on traffic management and how to advertise your event
How much notice do I need to give?...This could affect the numbers attending and the support the emergency services can offer
You will also need to consider:
whether you need permission to hold the event
who needs to be consulted
whether you need licences and planning permission
Find out more about permissions
Location
The location of your event is one of the most important decisions.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/guidance-for-large-events/
Last updated: 01/10/2026 09:31:41
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Climate Emergency DPD Renewable Energy Sensitivity Assessment
A Climate Emergency Development Plan Document a Renewable Energy Landscape Sensitivity assessment was carried out.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/climate-emergency-development-plan-document/climate-emergency-dpd-renewable-energy-sensitivity-assessment/
Last updated: 01/09/2026 10:59:38
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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.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/business-continuity/cornwall-council-business-continuity-planning/
Last updated: 30/06/2021 09:23:25
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Cornwall Local Plan 2050
The Cornwall Local Plan 2050 guides future homes, jobs infrastructure and sustainable growth across Cornwall. Explore the latest consultations, evidence, vision and opportunities to shape Cornwall's future.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/
Last updated: 15/09/2026 10:50:35
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Benefits for people and places
This video shows well known Cornish artist Kurt Jackson describing the benefits of planting trees, creating woodland habitats and their importance for our wellbeing....Planting now will help to mitigate the effects that climate change is already having on our environment....For example by:
providing energy reduction options such as electric car charging points
planning how our coast and marine life can be protected and enhanced.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/why-plant-a-tree/benefits-for-people-and-places/
Last updated: 13/01/2026 10:29:47
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Cornwall Local Plan (Regulation 20)
Learn more about the Cornwall Local Plan scoping and engagement stage including how evidence is gathered, key issues identified and opportunities to get involved.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/scoping-and-engagement/
Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:59
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Trees in Development
You can read our planning approach to integration of trees into developments in our note on Trees and planning....Officers may include tree-related planning conditions in a planning consent....Please discuss requirements with your planning officer.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/trees-in-development/
Last updated: 31/05/2023 14:32:33
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Local development orders
It allows a Local Planning Authority to introduce new permitted development rights....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 development.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/
Last updated: 28/04/2021 05:16:01
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Clean Air for Cornwall Stategy
The Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy brings together
all of the Air Quality Action Plans, highlights the problems facing air quality in Cornwall and details current Planning Policy and guidance for developers.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-for-cornwall-stategy/
Last updated: 28/10/2025 11:58:21
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