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This page provides information and guidance regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. It includes guidance on: When planning permission is required; and Other considerations such as licences and building regulations. Do I need planning permission? Off-street parking such as a driveway or garage In most cases, you do not need planning permission to install a home EV charger. This is only if you meet certain condi.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-points/

Last updated: 23/02/2026 16:13:47

What is a Local Development Order? A Local Development Order (LDO) is a simple tool. It allows a Local Planning Authority to introduce new permitted development rights. LDOs are flexible and consistent with local determination. They are part of a move to remove bureaucracy. 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 dev.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/

Last updated: 28/04/2021 06:16:01

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 QualityManagement Areas to below objective levelsand to maintain good air quality in Cornwall. The strategy also aims to: raise public awareness about the causes ofair quality problem.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-for-cornwall-stategy/

Last updated: 28/10/2025 11:58:21

Letter from the Chief Planner On 30 January 2024, the Chief Planner published a letter. It provides an update on the designation of sensitive catchment areas and upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Guidance from Natural England Natural England published updated guidance in November 2022. NECR459 Edition 1 Nutrient Neutrality Generic Methodology updated the previous document in March. Natural England released anew nat.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/government-and-natural-england-advice/

Last updated: 24/02/2026 12:10:30

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: 21/01/2026 14:58:22

Cornwall Council leader, Councillor Leigh Frost, has written to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, asking for urgent clarity on whether Cornwall will continue to receive vital Local Growth Funding after March 2026.The letter comes in response to recent announcements that suggest future growth investment may be targeted only at mayoral city regions, raising fears that Cornwall could be excluded from long-term funding essen.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/council-leader-asks-prime-minster-is-government-planning-to-phase-out-funding-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 30/06/2025 08:50:01

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: 30/07/2025 08:13:14

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 on 1 January 2019. This means that any development granted permission after this date may be liable to pay 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 ame.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/community-infrastructure-levy-cil/

Last updated: 31/03/2026 09:06:06

On top of the Forest for Cornwall funding there is a range of other funding sources for tree planting: Farmers and Landholders: England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) This funding is provided by the Forestry Commission. It is open to all, although your land must be registered with the Rural Payments Agency It funds: the creation of woodland over 1 hectare in size support for the capital items and works to establish new w.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/i-want-to-plant-trees/funding-for-projects/

Last updated: 04/09/2025 10:09:17

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