Wind turbines
All wind turbines will produce sound when rotating. This usually falls into two categories:
aerodynamic noise - generated by the movement of the blades through the air
mechanical noise - from the generator and any associated gearbox
The planning authority has a duty to consider the effect of noise as part of the planning process. A noise report, undertaken by a qualified acoustician, is required as part of the wind turb.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/wind-turbines/
Last updated: 07/10/2024 12:57:39
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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Please visit the CIL Fund page for details of the next CIL funding round.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect in Cornwall on1 January 2019. This means that any development granted permission after this date may be liable topay the levy.
CIL allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area. It is governed by the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amend.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/community-infrastructure-levy-cil/
Last updated: 10/06/2025 10:18:14
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Emergency Management
Emergency Management co-ordinates Cornwall Council services during the response and recovery from an emergency, 24/7, 365.
The team has the responsibility for the statutory duties contained within various legislation including the Civil Contingencies Act, 2004 and the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations, 2015. The key areas of work are:
Risk Assessment
Preparedness (for emergencies)
Responding to emergencies
Bu.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/
Last updated: 22/05/2025 09:06:54
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Clean Air for Cornwall Stategy
Aims
The aims of the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy are to protect residents from the harmful effects of NO2 air pollution and maintain good air quality in Cornwall.
We work collaboratively to reduce NO2 pollution levels in Cornwall’s Air Quality Management Areas to below objective levels and to maintain good air quality in Cornwall.
The strategy also aims to:
raise public awareness about
the causes of air quality pro.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-for-cornwall-stategy/
Last updated: 24/11/2022 15:30:14
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Emergency Planning in South East Cornwall
There are three sites in south-east Cornwall which have risks associated with their operations:
Devonport Royal Dockyard ('The Dockyard')
Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, Torpoint
Cornwall Council's Emergency Management Team have involvement in the writing and reviewing of the associated emergency plans. These are followed by regular multi-agency emergency exercises.
A free Warning and Informing Service is available for residen.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/emergency-planning-in-south-east-cornwall/
Last updated: 11/07/2024 11:09:29
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Benefits for the economy and production
The Benefits
Trees can bring many practical and productive benefits to a wide range of farms:
Supporting food production
Planting trees doesn’t have to mean giving up large areas of agricultural land. When planned carefully, it can support, and even enhance current production. There are now grants available for planting on as little as 0.1 hectares. This means we can help secure funding for shelterbelts, field corners, o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/why-plant-a-tree/benefits-for-the-economy-and-production/
Last updated: 19/12/2024 14:26:31
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Banners, buntings, seasonal lights or flower baskets over the highway
Apply for a licence
Some banners may need planning permission as well as highway consent. Permission to erect banners is restricted to specific, suitable locations. Please downloadthe relevant application form:
Banner application
Bunting application
Seasonal lighting
Hanging baskets
Your banners must not include any markings or words that could be mistaken for highway directional signs. Banners cannot be used to adverti.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/street-works/banners-buntings-seasonal-lights-or-flower-baskets-over-the-highway/
Last updated: 27/03/2025 15:28:02
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Trees in Development
National and local policy for trees
We have set out how national policy cascades to local policy in this section. Please note:
this is not a comprehensive list
policies may change from time to time
National policy
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) recognises the importance of trees for placemaking and the climate. Key points in NPPF paragraph 131 are:
new streets should be tree-lined
incorporate trees else.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/trees-in-development/
Last updated: 31/05/2023 15:32:33
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Professional care and wellbeing tools
When our teams of social workers and other professional work with you, or the person you care for, there are a number of professional tools that we use. These include software, websites, apps, and simple pieces of paper that help us to help you.We have prepared a list of the most important tools that we use, so that you can understand what they are, when they are mentioned. We will work to keep this list up to date. If we.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/professional-care-and-wellbeing-tools/
Last updated: 11/06/2025 15:17:36
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'Patience, Politeness, Planning, Park & Ride' - the four P's of managing Armed Forces Day traffic
Falmouth is expecting one of its busiest days ever on Saturday 24 June at the peak of the Armed Forces Day celebrations.
To cut the congestion, details of a jam-busting Park and Ride service have just been announced – providing buses every few minutes over a period of 15 hours to take passengers into and out of the town centre.
And with a potential 100,000 extra customers heading to town, businesses and utilities are bei.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/patience-politeness-planning-park-ride-the-four-p-s-of-managing-armed-forces-day-traffic/
Last updated: 28/02/2024 10:45:50
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